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