AT A GLANCE
What is the difference between broom and forsythia?
Are gorse and forsythia in the same family?
One of the differences between gorse and forsythia is, that you not in the same plant family belong. While gorse is a legume of the order Patricians, forsythia is one of the olive plants and within that belongs to the mint family.
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Do gorse and forsythia grow the same height?
gorse and forsythia can, but do not have to, grow at the same height. The growth height of broom usually varies between half a meter and two metres. In contrast, the forsythia usually grows up to four meters high, so it tends to grow higher.
Do broom and forsythia always bloom yellow?
The flowers of the forsythia actually present themselves
always in yellowalbeit in different tones. Many people believe that broom bushes also always produce yellow flowers - but this is a mistake.Although most species of the legume family have yellow flowers, there are also varieties that, for example are reddish-orange or even bicolored. Thus shine Several colors of gorse.
With regard to the flowers, there is another difference: the forsythia has single flowers; on the other hand, the flowers of broom rarely stand alone.
Do gorse and forsythia grow in similar locations?
No, they even have quite a bit conflicting claims. The broom thrives without any problems in nutrient-poor locations; Forsythia, on the other hand, can only develop optimally in nutrient-rich soil.
To mention one thing in common after all the differences: Both shrubs feel most comfortable in the sun and want a moderately moist substrate.
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The thing with the name gorse
In addition to the actual plant genus gorse (Genista), there are other genera and species that have the component "gorse" in their name. The popular broom (Cytisus scoparius) and rush broom (Spartium junceum) should be mentioned here in particular. However, all variants have a similar look - which is probably why the term broom is so common.
