Mimosa
Impossible to talk about mimosa without thinking of the Côte d’Azur. This explains why this small tree with very graphic evergreen foliage and rapid growth, can be planted in the ground only in the less cold regions. If the temperature reaches -5 °, it is better to wrap it in a wintering veil. It can also be grown very well in a large pot, which has the advantage of allowing you to bring it in as soon as the first cold weather arrives. To enjoy, in winter, its beautiful, luminous and fragrant blooming in the form of small bright yellow pompoms, which some compare to a golden shower, certain conditions must be met: it must be installed in the sun in a rather sandy soil, because it appreciates a well-drained soil, it must be protected from the cold and cool winds, so be sure to reserve a sheltered location for it.
The Forsythia
At the end of winter, forsythia herald the arrival of sunny days. Indeed, after this succession of rather gray days, it will brighten up your garden and restore color by covering itself with yellow flowers. It will do well in a sunny location or in partial shade. Easy to maintain, it is however necessary to prune it after its flowering to favor that of the following year. It is rustic and will easily find its place in your garden.
The Sophora
The genus Sophora includes different varieties. Among them, the Sophora microphylla which is a shrub with a strong ornamental power with its luminous flowering and a shrub resistant to various hazards such as pollution, spray, etc. It has a spread and erect habit, but in our gardens, it will not exceed 10 m from above. It is moderately hardy, but once well established, it will be able to tolerate short episodes of frost down to -10 °. It prefers to be installed in full sun in cool, well-drained soil. Other varieties include Japanese Sophora, Evergreen Sophora, etc.
The Genêt
This shrub with yellow flowers, which you can often meet in the wild on your walks, can reach up to 2 m in height. It will do well in a sunny place and in ordinary, rather sandy soil. It is very rustic. It is easy to maintain and the more you prune it, the more you promote its growth and compact habit. It grows quickly. Its lifespan is rather short, in fact, it will only live 5 years. However, it is easy to multiply to regularly renew the feet.
The Caragana
This shrub can reach a height of between 2 and 5 m in height. It is very resistant to cold and will cover itself in May and June with superb flowers of a beautiful lemon yellow. Depending on the variety, you can opt for a bushy or drooping habit. It is characterized by deciduous foliage and thorns. Although it is more vigorous in clay soil, it will nevertheless thrive in all types of soil, provided it is exposed to the sun.
Azalea
The flowering of the yellow Chinese azalea will delight you in April and May. This deciduous shrub is ideal for any style of your garden. It can reach a height of 1.5 m. You can also install it in a pot to enjoy it on a terrace or balcony. It is a plant that resists the cold very well.
The Corête du Japon
This easy and rustic plant will easily find its place in your garden. Its cut foliage, of a bright green, is deciduous and its spring flowering, of a dazzling yellow, varies according to the varieties. It thrives in drained and fertile soil and in a location that is sunny or in partial shade. Its maintenance is easy, just prune the branches to lighten it after flowering.
Witch Hazel
More commonly known as “witches’ hazel”, this hardy shrub can reach up to 5 or 6 m in height. Its foliage is deciduous, and in winter its branches are covered with a strange yellow bloom. The conditions necessary for its good development are as follows: a light, acidic and non-calcareous soil, a site sheltered from the winds, sunny in the morning, and rather in partial shade in the afternoon. Indeed, he fears the overwhelming heat of the sun. Therefore, in times of drought, it will require regular watering.
Japanese hazelnut
This bushy shrub is very hardy since it will withstand temperatures down to -20 °. At the end of winter, you will see pale yellow flowers appear grouped in clusters. We appreciate their lightness and delicacy. Although rustic, this shrub still has certain requirements: a location in partial shade and sheltered from the winds, a cool, fertile, well-drained and ideally acidic soil.
Male dogwood
Also called “Cornus Mas”, this shrub can reach 5 m high. It has a spread out habit and can be as wide as it is tall. It is rustic, in fact, it supports temperatures down to -15 °. Its flowering occurs in spring on its bare branches. Its flowers are very honeyed and will appeal to browsers, followed by small red fruits. Reserve a location in the sun or partial shade, as well as cool, drained soil.
The soap maker
The soap maker is a tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It has a spread out port. It loves the sun, but is quite rustic since it supports temperatures down to -15 °. In summer, it is adorned with large panicles of yellow flowers which then give way to lantern-shaped fruits of bronzed pink color. These are not its only assets, because in autumn, its foliage takes on magnificent colors. Over the seasons, this tree offers a very beautiful spectacle. It prefers a sunny exposure and supports all types of soil with, however, a preference for a soil that is not too dry, even cool.
Banana
This tree will bring an exotic side to your exterior. It is characterized by its hardiness, but also its robustness. It grows quickly and will allow you to enjoy its yellow bloom in spring and summer. However, in our climates it will not bear fruit.