Spike BroomCytisus nigricans ’Cyni’

A very hardy, multistem, drought tolerant shrub, with a compact form. Heavy blooming shrub with erect spikes of yellow flowers from spring throughout summer. Features green foliage throughout the season, turning to a yellow color in fall. Remove old blooms to promote new flowers.

Features:

• Small size shrub
• Medium growth rate
• Yellow fall color
• Poisonous if ingested.
• General garden use
• Mass planting
• Border planting
• Xeriscape
• Groundcover

Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Plant in a full sun location
• Requires dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil and will not tolerate standing water
• Considered to be drought tolerant
• Prefers alkaline and clay soils
• Highly tolerant of urban pollution and is able to handle environmental salt

Maintenance:

• Low maintenance
• Prune immediately after flowering to avoid removing any of the current seasons flowers