Product description
Do you wish you lived in the tropics so you could grow pineapples? Don’t despair, Cytisus battandieri offers flowers that have a unique and delicious sweet scent of cooked pineapples! Wander around your garden and your senses will transport you to a lush, exotic tropical island.
Pineapple Broom trees have a small bushy habit and are ideal for smaller gardens, cottage gardens and confined spaces. They add a burst of colour with their bright golden yellow, pea-like flowers that are held in dense cones or plumes. The plumes appear in June and July and stand upright, against the canvas of silken grey-green foliage. They cannot be missed and bees, birds and butterflies and other pollinating insects are attracted in abundance, bringing sound and movement into your garden.
The leaves remain on the tree all year round in milder winters, making this a semi-evergreen tree. The foliage has the added attraction of a velvety feel that sets off the summer flowers to perfection.
Plant your Cytisus battandieri in full sun to get the best colours out of the flowers. It is fully hardy and will tolerate most soil types. The plant grows into a small bushy tree or shrub, with a height of 5m and a spread of 3m in a 20 year period. Light pruning will keep it smaller if space is limited.
As a holder of an RHS Award of Garden Merit, the Pineapple Broom is your ultimate summer-fun ornamental tree for a smaller garden or for a sensory garden. Plant it near to your entrance way, next to a patio where you sit, or along a garden path where visitors walk. This will allow the best enjoyment of the exquisite sweet pineapple fragrance. Relax with an exotic fruit drink in a tall glass topped by a colourful miniature umbrella and be transported to that tropical island.
Pineapple Broom Tree
Cytisus 'Yellow Tail'
Cytisus 'Yellow Tail'
Product description
Do you wish you lived in the tropics so you could grow pineapples? Don’t despair, Cytisus battandieri offers flowers that have a unique and delicious sweet scent of cooked pineapples! Wander around your garden and your senses will transport you to a lush, exotic tropical island.
Pineapple Broom trees have a small bushy habit and are ideal for smaller gardens, cottage gardens and confined spaces. They add a burst of colour with their bright golden yellow, pea-like flowers that are held in dense cones or plumes. The plumes appear in June and July and stand upright, against the canvas of silken grey-green foliage. They cannot be missed and bees, birds and butterflies and other pollinating insects are attracted in abundance, bringing sound and movement into your garden.
The leaves remain on the tree all year round in milder winters, making this a semi-evergreen tree. The foliage has the added attraction of a velvety feel that sets off the summer flowers to perfection.
Plant your Cytisus battandieri in full sun to get the best colours out of the flowers. It is fully hardy and will tolerate most soil types. The plant grows into a small bushy tree or shrub, with a height of 5m and a spread of 3m in a 20 year period. Light pruning will keep it smaller if space is limited.
As a holder of an RHS Award of Garden Merit, the Pineapple Broom is your ultimate summer-fun ornamental tree for a smaller garden or for a sensory garden. Plant it near to your entrance way, next to a patio where you sit, or along a garden path where visitors walk. This will allow the best enjoyment of the exquisite sweet pineapple fragrance. Relax with an exotic fruit drink in a tall glass topped by a colourful miniature umbrella and be transported to that tropical island.
Give your tree the best start
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Prune your Cytisus lightly after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage bushy growth. Remove any spent blooms and cut back weak or leggy stems to promote a compact form. Avoid cutting into old wood, as this may hinder regrowth. With the right care, Cytisus will reward you with vibrant flowers and a low-maintenance, visually striking addition to your outdoor space.
How to Water
Water Cytisus deeply after planting to help the roots establish, but avoid overwatering, as these plants thrive in drier conditions. During prolonged dry periods in their first year, water sparingly, ensuring the soil is only slightly moist. Once established, Cytisus requires minimal watering and tolerates drought conditions well. Always allow the soil to dry out between waterings to avoid root rot.
How to Plant
To plant a Cytisus, select a sunny spot with well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and slightly shallower than its depth to prevent waterlogging. Position the plant carefully, ensuring the root collar is level with the soil surface, and backfill the hole with loose soil. Water thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots. Avoid adding fertiliser at planting, as Cytisus prefers poorer soils, and mulch lightly to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
