Cytisus battandieri (Argyrocytisus) the Pineapple Broom originates from the Atlas mountains and is a rare but desirable small tree. The foliage is velvety in texture with a colour somewhere between grey and green; it is an attractive foliage tree which is only improved upon by the wonderful lemon yellow flowers produced in summer which have an amazingly rich pineapple scent. Regular pruning after flowering results in a lovely bushy tree. RHS Award of Garden Merit.
- Eventual Size: Up to 3 metres, but can be pruned
- Position: Full sun, sheltered does well against sunny walls
- Foliage: Semi-evergreen
- Habit: Fast growing, semi-evergreen small tree with an open habit
- Soil: All soils, but avoid waterlogged areas very dry soils will need extra watering
- Plantgroup: Shrubs/Trees
- Plant type: Shrub, solitary
- Flowering period: May
- Colour (flower): Yellow
- Colour (leaf): Green, silver, white
- Hardiness: -10 °C - -15 °C
- Also known as: Argyrocytisus battandieri, Moroccan broom
- Common Names: Pineapple Broom


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Customer Reviews
Maddie Jacobs on 3 Aug 2017
My pineapple tree arrived very quickly, well packed and looks healthy with no signs of damage upon initial inspection. Cannot wait to see and smell the flowers when they appear. Would definitely recommend Big Plant Nursery.