Cytisus decumbens
(Durande) Spach
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Summary
Cytisus decumbens is an evergreen sprawling shrub reaching 0.2 m tall and spreading to 1 m wide at a medium growth rate. Hardy to UK zone 6, it fixes atmospheric nitrogen. The plant thrives in light sandy or medium loamy well-drained soils and tolerates poor soil fertility. It grows across mildly acidic to very alkaline pH ranges. It requires full sun and tolerates both dry and moist soil conditions, including drought.
Description
Cytisus decumbens is an evergreen sprawling shrub reaching 0.2 m tall and spreading to 1 m wide at a medium growth rate. Hardy to UK zone 6, it fixes atmospheric nitrogen. The plant thrives in light sandy or medium loamy well-drained soils and tolerates poor soil fertility. It grows across mildly acidic to very alkaline pH ranges. It requires full sun and tolerates both dry and moist soil conditions, including drought.
Edible Uses
None known.
Medicinal Uses
None known.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 6-9.
Where It Grows
USA,
Other Uses
Useful for soil stabilisation and erosion control, and fixes nitrogen. Forms a reasonably dense groundcover shrub. Provides shelter for insects and other arthropods, and supplies nectar and pollen for beneficial insects. Also suitable for container gardening.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Jackes, D. A., Edible Forest Gardens
