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gorse
Ulex europaeus
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
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
- Maintenance
- Propagation