White weeping broom
5Will it grow where I live?
White weeping broom is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container. It also needs warm summers – in Central Europe that means wine-growing regions, cities or a sheltered south-facing wall.
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Profile
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 3 m
- Spread
- 2 m
- Growth
- fast
- Lifespan
- 25 years
- First yield
- after 4 years
- Hardiness
- zone 7–11
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- very dry – very moist
- pH
- 6 – 8
Uses
Origin & habitat
Forests, Cultivated Land Forests in Germany play a crucial role in biodiversity and the ecosystem, providing habitat for numerous species and contributing to climate regulation. They also serve as important recreational areas for the population and are vital for conservation efforts. In recent years, the significance of forests has increased due to climate change and growing environmental pressures. Therefore, it is essential to sustainably manage and protect forests to maintain their functions in the long term.
⚠️ Hazards
At Ginster, it is always assumed that all parts are toxic if consumed.
Frequently asked questions
White weeping broom: how big does it get?
White weeping broom (Retama monosperma) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 3 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 2 m. Growth is fast.
White weeping broom: what site does it need?
White weeping broom tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range very dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 6 and 8.
White weeping broom: is it hardy?
White weeping broom is listed as hardy in zone 7–11 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
White weeping broom: will it grow in Central Europe?
White weeping broom is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container. It also needs warm summers – in Central Europe that means wine-growing regions, cities or a sheltered south-facing wall.
White weeping broom: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of White weeping broom are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
White weeping broom: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Other uses 5/10.
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