Cytisophyllum sessilifolium 10666
Author: (Carl von Linné (1707-1778)) Otto Friedrich Lang (1817-1847)Family: Fabaceae Subfamily: Papilionoideae Tribe: Genisteae
Genus: Cytisophyllum
Synonym(s): Cytisus sessilifolius
English name: Sessile-leaved cytisus
Zone: Mediterranean
General specifications
Indigenous plant
Biological type: shrub
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: yellow
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Least Concern
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 6,5ft x 3,2ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: yellow
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Least Concern
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 6,5ft x 3,2ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
AUTUMN Soak the seeds in warm water of 194°F for 24h (Change the water every 12 hours) until the seeds swell. Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 68-77°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight.
The average seed weight is 66,6 per gram (0,01502g).
Germination references
- Potential of Cytisus and allied genera (Genisteae: Fabaceae) as forage shrubs: 1. Seed germination and agronomy, Gonzáez-Andrß, Fernando and Ortiz, Jesú Marì. New Zealand journal of agricultural research 1996 Vol. 39(2) pag. 195-204. Address
The average seed weight is 66,6 per gram (0,01502g).
Germination references
- Potential of Cytisus and allied genera (Genisteae: Fabaceae) as forage shrubs: 1. Seed germination and agronomy, Gonzáez-Andrß, Fernando and Ortiz, Jesú Marì. New Zealand journal of agricultural research 1996 Vol. 39(2) pag. 195-204. Address
Experiences in the garden
28-03-17A Obtaining 4 plants from nursery Cultidelta
08-04-21 4x Dead plant: No information.
26-05-21B Obtaining seeds from seed provider Sandeman. Stock Index Seminum
20-04-23 Sown 20 seeds in a seed plate ½ and germinated at 01-09-23, result: 1 units in Serre7.
Protocol: Spring Soak 194°F 24h 6mm Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F
10-09-24 Sown 20 seeds in a seed plate F and germinated at 28-02-25, result: 3 units in Serre7.
Protocol: Autumn Soak 194°F 24h 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 68-77°F Damp substrate+Light
. . . 2023B Production of 1 plants in our nursery
25-06-24 1x Plants eaten by snails: Serre7 F2.