Argyrocytisus battandieri is a tall Moroccan shrub or small tree, which was introduced as recently as 1922. It's best grown with some shelter from cold winds and in full sun, and makes an excellent wall shrub, where its silky grey-green foliage, delicate and laburnum-like, looks effective against brickwork and can reach 5.5m.

Not the plant you're looking for? Search over 300,000 plants. A medium-sized deciduous shrub of rounded habit with trifoliate silvery-grey leaves which are very silky when young. Flowers yellow, in erect clusters to 12cm in length, scented of pineapple. Join the RHS today and save 25%

Now considered distinct from the brooms (Cytisus) and placed in its own monospecific genus, Argyrocytisus battandieri is a beautiful shrub that deserves wider planting. This example was billowing over a garden wall in Oxford, UK, early June 2021.

Argyrocytisus, commonly called silver broom or pineapple broom, is a silver/gray-leaved evergreen to deciduous shrub or small tree in the legume family. It typically grows to 12’ tall and as wide, but infrequently will rise to as much as 20’ tall. It is native to forested areas of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco.

Argyrocytisus battandieri is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer.

Apr 15, 2021 · This tall shrub or small tree hails from Morocco. Moroccan pineapple broom plants (Cytisus battandieri syn. Argyrocytisus battandieri) were named after French pharmacist and botanist, Jules Aimé Battandier, who was an authority on North-West African plants. It was introduced to European horticulture in 1922.

Deciduous (or evergreen) shrub or small tree, 15 ft (5 m) tall, spreading with age to a width equaling height, pubescent branches. Leaves alternate, trifoliate (3 leaflets), silver-gray green, 4 cm wide and up to 10 cm long, pubescent.

Argyrocytisus battandieri, the pineapple broom [2] or Moroccan broom [3] is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. It is the only member of the genus Argyrocytisus (formerly Cytisus battandieri ).

Moroccan Pineapple Broom Plant (argyrocytisus battandieri) – Blooms of pea-like flowers appear golden-yellow in tight, terminal, cone-shaped racemes and aromatic with the smell of pineapple linger for months on the silvery gray leafed upright shrub. Sure to attract bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.

Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level. Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth. When: Annually, after flowering.