Calicotome villosa (Leguminosae) Deciduous shrub

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Calicotome villosa
Deciduous shrub
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The Calicotome villosa plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. infesta. (Presl.)Guss.

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Latin Name:  Calicotome villosa
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (Poir.)Link.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry stont habitats in evergreen scrub near the coast. It is especially common in areas after woodland clearance[200].

Propagation Notes: Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest pre-soaking the seed for 12 - 24 hours (by which time it should have swollen up) in warm water and sowing it in a greenhouse in early spring. Pot up the seedlings as soon as they are large enough to handle and grow them on for at least their first winter in a greenhouse, planting out in late spring or early summer in their permanent positions. Cuttings of half ripe wood, July/August in a frame. It is probably best to put each cutting in its own pot.

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