Moonlight Scotch Broom

Moonlight Scotch broom is a deciduous, arching shrub with slender green stems and narrow leaves. In spring, it carries pale yellow to creamy white pea-shaped flowers and reaches about 5 to 6 feet tall and wide in a sunny, dry site. [Spring Meadow Nursery](https://springmeadownursery.com/plantfinder/moonlight-22350) and [Colorado State University Extension](https://extension.colostate.edu/resource/evergreen-shrubs/) describe its flowers, size, and open habit. ## Garden Use Use it as a flowering accent or specimen where its arching outline has room to show. It tolerates infertile, well-drained soil and dry conditions after establishment, though local restrictions and regional suitability should be checked before planting; [Oregon State University](https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/cytisus-scoparius-moonlight) notes that Scotch broom is regulated in Oregon regardless of cultivar. ## Maintenance Plant in full sun and avoid sites that stay wet. If shaping is needed, prune just after flowering; occasional removal of older stems encourages fresh growth and a stronger flowering display.