weeping broom

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A bunch of dead twigs when young but ultimately develops into a small, weeping tree to about 4m with cascading, green but mostly leafless, cord-like branches. Short, hanging sprays of pale purple pea flowers are produced in mid-summer

Scientific classification

Species: weeping broom (Carmichaelia stevensonii)
Genus: Carmichaelia
Family: Fabaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Pendulous weeping
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of weeping broom

Distribution map

New Zealand

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of weeping broom

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weeping broom care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in a coldframe in autumn, or sow seed that has been scarified or pre-soaked in hot water, in spring. Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer