Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Mexico, Central America
Types
Shrub
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Forests, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Scrubs, wastelands, waterways
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Rose, Burgundy
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cardiotonic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic, Vasoconstrictor
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CYTISUS scoparius 'Burkwoodii'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Scotch Broom
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
cytisus scoparius
Hydrangea
In German
cytisus scoparius
Hortensie
In French
cytisus scoparius
Hortensia
In Spanish
Cytisus scoparius
Hortensia
In Greek
Cytisus Scoparius ή
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
cytisus scoparius
Hortênsia
In Polish
żarnowiec
Hortensja
In Latin
scoparius cytisum
Hibiscus
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Scotch Broom and Chaco
Season and care of Scotch Broom and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Scotch Broom and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scotch Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scotch Broom is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scotch Broom is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scotch Broom and Chaco Physical Information
Scotch Broom and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Scotch Broom height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Scotch Broom and Chaco are as follows:
Scotch Broom flower color: Yellow, Rose and Burgundy
Scotch Broom leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Scotch Broom and Chaco
Care of Scotch Broom and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scotch Broom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Scotch Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.