About
Genista aetnensis, the Mount Etna broom, is a large, elegant, deciduous shrub or small tree to around 4�5 m, with slender, arching, leafless-looking, rush-like, bright-green shoots and very sparse, small leaves. In mid to late summer, it is smothered in bright-yellow, aromatic, pea-like flowers along the entire length of each graceful, drooping shoot. One of the finest and most ornamental large brooms.
About the genus
Genista, the brooms, are deciduous, sometimes spiny, shrubs or small trees with slender green stems and small, pea-like, typically yellow flowers from spring to summer. They range from compact, ground-hugging species to large, arching shrubs and are grown in sunny, well-drained positions.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or in late winter for shape.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.