andreanus

Updated: January 13, 2026

This is a well-known native shrub, with silky, angular branches, and bright yellow flowers in summer. There are several varieties, but the most remarkable and handsome is C. scoparius Andreanus, in which the wings of the flowers are of a rich golden brown. It is one of the showiest shrubs in cultivation.

Angus Duncan Webster - Hardy Ornamental Flowering Trees and Shrubs