General Description | Slim branches, white flowers, purple calyx and drooping branches. |
ID Characteristic | Bridal veil broom can be identified by its white flowers and purple calyx, branches have a weeping characteristic with very little foliage; foliage present will be compound and linear. |
Shape | Tall mounding, globular |
Landscape | In the landscape bridal veil broom grows very fast and dominates over annuals and perennials, the bridal veil bloom thrives in non-fertile soils and will invade grasslands. The plant is not usually recommended for landscape settings due to its invasive nature |
Cultivation | Bridal veil broom can be grown in full sun areas with sandy acidic soils. (pH of 4.8) |
Pests | None known to cause harm to the plant. |
Habitat | Bridal veil broom can be found growing in acidic sandy soils around California’s costal regions, grasslands and marshes. |
Bark/Stem Description | Smooth, greenish grey,older bark can be described as greenish brown. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Ovular, green in colour. |
Leaf Description | Compound and linear. |
Flower Description | White in colour, 3-5 cm long, 3 pedals |
Colour Description | Foliage present is greenish grey, purple calyx and white flowers. |
Texture Description | Smooth slender branches, branches stay the same. |