Gorse
Ulex europaeus
Also known as
Common gorse, Prickly broom, Whin, Irish gorse, Double flowered gorse
Starr 030405-0004 Ulex europaeus by Forest & Kim Starr (CC BY 3.0)
Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
7a
USDA zone
-18°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2.5m | Max | 2m |
2m | Min | 1m |
20 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
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Gorse Overview
Commonly known as gorse, this dense, shrubby species has many spines, normally up to 2.5 cm long. It produces coconut-scented bright yellow flowers that are produced mostly in spring, but may also feature sporadically throughout the year. Its chracteristic seed pods are dark brown in colour.
How to propagate Gorse
Cuttings
Seed
Special features of Gorse
Attracts bees
Ground cover
Attractive flowers
Hedge plant
Other uses of Gorse
Banks, hedging, was used as fuel, after crushing as fodder. Suitable for coastal conditions.
