SCOTCHBROOM

Availability: Winter
Shelf Life: 14-17 Days
Color: Not Applicable
Sold by: Bunches
Bunches: 10stm

Botanical Name : Cytisus scoparius
Common Name : Scotch Broom, Common Broom
Product Use : Cut Green/Filler
Pronunciation : SY-tis-us sco-PAH-ree-us
Family Roots : Member of the Leguminosae (pea) family.

Native to Europe.

Related species include clover, lupine, acacia, wisteria.
Personality : Stiff, needle-like leaves occur along the stems.

Stems are 24-36 inches long.

Plant is a woody shrub, classed as a dicotyledon, leaves not parallel veined.

Ethylene Sensitivity : More research needed

Care and Handling: Remove bottom leaves if present, recut stems under water and place into water

Storage Specifics : Hold at 34-36F, up to 2 weeks in water.

Tidbits : From the Greek "kytisos", the classic name for this class of shrubs.

Some species are troublesome weeds in areas where they have become naturalized. More specifically, it is considered by some to be an invasive exotic weed where it grows naturally in the Pacific Northwest. Indeed, since 1980 untold millions of dollars have been invested without success to rid the countryside of this pest. It can take over any exposed area and its seeds can last 90 plus years on open bare ground and still germinate.

The specific epithet name "scoparius" means broom-like. One of relatively few plant species that can transform nitrogen from the atmosphere into a nitrogen form that plants can use as a fertilizer.

The stems can be gently shaped into curves for dramatic effects in arrangements.

Fresh stems have a white center when broken.

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