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Scotch Broom Description


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Scotch Broom Description. Native to europe and introduced to north america in the 1800s, it is regarded as a noxious weed throughout much of its introduced range, especially in western north america. Native to northern africa and parts of europe, it was first introduced to north america on the east coast and was later introduced to california as an ornamental.

Scotch broom identification and control Cytisus scoparius King County
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Scotch broom is a shrub that grows up to 10 feet tall and whose green branches are sharply angled with five ridges. Native to europe and introduced to north america in the 1800s, it is regarded as a noxious weed throughout much of its introduced range, especially in western north america. Sarothamnus scoparius), the common broom or scotch broom, is a deciduous leguminous shrub.

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Scotch broom identification and control Cytisus scoparius King County

Scotch broom tolerates a wide range of soil types and depths, but grows best in dry sandy soils in full sunlight. Native to europe and introduced to north america in the 1800s, it is regarded as a noxious weed throughout much of its introduced range, especially in western north america. It can grow up to 8 feet tall. Native to northern africa and parts of europe, it was first introduced to north america on the east coast and was later introduced to california as an ornamental.

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