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gorse

Ulex europaeus

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 7a – Zone 9b

A spiny, vigorous evergreen shrub with bright yellow pea-like flowers that bloom profusely in spring. Extremely drought-tolerant and thrives in poor soils, making it ideal for difficult sites.

Overview

Form: Spreading
Growth Rate: fast
Size: 3–6′ tall × 4–8′ wide
Dormancy: evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

high

Zone 7aZone 9b

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ColderWarmer

Seasonality

Bloom Season

Season of Interest

Spring

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Western Europe

Function & Care

biomass/mulcherosion controlhedgerownitrogen fixerpollinator nectarywildlife benefitwindbreak

Establishment & Care

Establishment: easy
Maintenance: low
Propagation: seed

gorse

Overview

Tolerances & Soil

Seasonality

Shrub

Native Range

Function & Care

Companion Planting

Plants well with

gorse

Overview

Tolerances & Soil

Seasonality

Forest Layer Placement

Shrub

Native Range

Function & Care

Companion Planting

Plants well with