Cytisus scoparius Allgood
Allgood Broom
Cytisus scoparius ‘Allgold’ is a compact, upright deciduous shrub valued for its dense, rounded to upright form and profuse clear golden-yellow flowers that cover the stems in late spring, creating a bright, showy display, with fine green stems and foliage that may develop light yellow tones in fall.
Mature Size:
Width: 3–5 ft
Height: 4–6 ft
USDA Zones: 5a–8b
Light: Full sun
Blooms: Bright golden-yellow pea-like flowers in late spring
Soil: Well-drained; prefers sandy or poor soils
Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
🌸 Landscape Uses
Specimen plant, mass plantings, slopes, cottage gardens, naturalized areas
🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Pollinators
Tolerances: Drought, poor soils, deer resistant
- Plant type
- Deciduous Shrub
- Height
- 4-6'
- Width
- 3-5'
- Hardiness zones
- 5–8
- Sunlight
- Full Sun
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Bloom time
- Spring, Summer
- Flower color
- Yellow
- Leaf color
- Green
- Fall color
- Green
- Soil
- Light, Sandy, Well Drained
- Landscape use
- Mass Planting, Rock Garden
- Shape
- Compact, Rounded
- Fragrant
- Yes
- Drought tolerant
- Yes