Portuguese Broom

Cytisus striatus

Woody perennial shrub with many stems, small, sparse leaves and yellow pea-like flowers. Resembles Scotch broom.

Life Forms	Shrub
Habitats	Disturbed sites Gardens Residential yards Roadsides
ODA Listing	B
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Dry Sandy soil
Suggested Actions	Report to Oregon Invasives Hotline Use BMPs to control on private property
Shade Preference	Full sun
Mature Height	6-10'
Distribution	Found on sites near Florence and Cottage Grove, and occasionally on roadsides and old plantings.
Control	Hand-pull small plants when soil is wet. Cut or dig larger plants before flowering to prevent seed set.
Disposal Methods	Seed pods should be bagged and placed in municipal waste.
Reproduction and Spread	Seeds form in pods and can last for up to 60 years in the soil.
Introduced	Originally from Spain and Portugal, it was introduced to stabilize sand dunes and as an ornamental.
Look Alikes	Scotch broom and other brooms.
Impact	highly competitive to native shrubs and trees and aids in wildfire ignition and spread.
More Info	https://www.oregon.gov/ODA/shared/Documents/Publications/Weeds/PortuguesBroomProfile.pdf