Argyrocytisus battandieri

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Moroccan broomShrubFamily: Papilionaceae

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back, middle

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Argyrocytisus battandieri is a tall Moroccan shrub or small tree, which was introduced as recently as 1922. It's best grown with some shelter from cold winds and in full sun, and makes an excellent wall shrub, where its silky grey-green foliage, delicate and laburnum-like, looks effective against brickwork and can reach 5.5m. Its golden pea-shaped flowers are gathered in large upright cones, and have a strong scent of pineapples. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Grow Argyrocytisus battandieri in well-drained, acidic soil in full sun. Established plants dislike disturbance.

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Argyrocytisus ‘Battandieri’ and wildlife

Argyrocytisus ‘Battandieri’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Argyrocytisus ‘Battandieri’ poisonous?

Argyrocytisus ‘Battandieri’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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