Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe
Types
Not Available
Shrub
Habitat
Canyons, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Forests, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Scrubs, wastelands, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Compound
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Antirheumatic, Cardiotonic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic, Vasoconstrictor
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Fibre, Repellent, Tannin, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, used for making high quality paper, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ERICAMERIA laricifolia
CYTISUS scoparius 'Burkwoodii'
Common Name
Turpentine bush
Scotch Broom
In Hindi
एगुएर
cytisus scoparius
In German
Aguirre
cytisus scoparius
In French
Aguirre
cytisus scoparius
In Spanish
Aguirre
Cytisus scoparius
In Greek
Αγκίρε
Cytisus Scoparius ή
In Portuguese
Aguirre
cytisus scoparius
In Polish
Aguirre
żarnowiec
In Latin
Aguirre
scoparius cytisum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aguirre and Scotch Broom
Season and care of Aguirre and Scotch Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Aguirre and Scotch Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aguirre season is Fall and Winter and Scotch Broom season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aguirre is Loam, Sand and for Scotch Broom is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aguirre is Neutral, Alkaline and for Scotch Broom is Acidic, Neutral.
Aguirre and Scotch Broom Physical Information
Aguirre and Scotch Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Aguirre height is 91.40 cm and width 91.40 cm whereas Scotch Broom height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Aguirre and Scotch Broom are as follows:
Aguirre flower color: Yellow
Aguirre leaf color: Green
Scotch Broom flower color: Yellow, Rose and Burgundy
- Scotch Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Aguirre and Scotch Broom
Care of Aguirre and Scotch Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aguirre pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Scotch Broom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aguirre needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scotch Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.