Carmichaelia stevensonii (Weeping Broom)
Botanical Information
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Carmichaelia |
| Species | stevensonii |
| Category | Perennials, Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Native to New Zealand. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b - 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -10 to - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 to 23 |
| Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Spread | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A weeping tree with mostly leafless, cord-like branches. The purple pea flowers bloom in hanging clusters. |
| Shape | A weeping tree. |
| Landscape | Wall side borders, and as a specimen or accent plant in the garden. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed in autumn and semi-ripe cuttings in summer. |
| Cultivation | Grow in humus-rich, well-drained but not too dry soil in a sunny position with shelter from cold wind and frost. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Naturally grows in rocky and steep mountain slopes amongst sparse vegetation. |
Photographs
Carmichaelia stevensonii, form. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Carmichaelia stevensonii, leaf. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
