5 alternatives to invasive Scotch and French broom
Native alternatives exist to plant instead of invasive Scotch or French broom. They’re even more beautiful, if you consider that planting them restores habitats and
Broom shrubs
Broom shrubs are called so because they grow arching sprigs that can be harvested to make brooms. Nowadays it isn’t so common, but the flowers are beautiful!
Scotch broom, is it invasive or not? Depends where…
Scotch broom, although a delightful shrub, is not to be planted everywhere. This European native fought with other plants to secure its own living space in its native habitat.
Butcher’s broom, dots of red berries even in shade
With its cute, well-formed leaves and bright red berries, Butcher’s broom (Ruscus aculeatus) excels at filling in small shrub beds in shady
Scotch broom, a powerful burst of color
Plentiful across Europe, Scotch broom is a shrub that bears wonderful flushes of
Cytisus broom shrubs, a sweeping flush of yellow, white & more!
Cytisus is a fantastic flowering shrub, instantly recognizable thanks to its flush of upright, blooming branches.
Setting up a flowered hedge
Hedges protect us from prying eyes, create intimacy, break the wind and protect our gardens. Flowered hedges boast many advantages and can even become truly ornamental.
French broom, a treacherous and invasive beauty
Horticulturists love its yellow blooming, but French broom (Genista monspessulana) is actually invasive in many countries. It’s a dangerous fire hazard, too!
French broom, a superb flower shrub
French broom is a fantastic shrub with yellow flowers that blooms in spring.
Gorse, superb flower shrub
Gorse is a fantastic shrub with abundant bright yellow spring blooming.
