gorse (Ulex europaeus)
Ulex europaeus, Common Gorse, is a dense, spiny evergreen shrub. It features vibrant, coconut-scented yellow flowers blooming from late winter to early summer. Highly ada
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Sunlight
High
Watering
Low to Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, poor, acidic soils; tolerates sandy and rocky conditions.
Temperature
Moderate
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
None
Care Requirements
High
Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
Low to Moderate
Water sparingly once established, more for young plants.
Well-drained, poor, acidic soils; tolerates sandy and rocky conditions.
Moderate
Hardy in temperate climates, tolerating frost.
Outdoor
None
Rarely needed; thrives in poor soils and fixes nitrogen.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
1-3 m
Spread
1-2 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
Evergreen
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Spiny
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Weed Status
Yes
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderFabales
- familyFabaceae
- genusUlex
- speciesUlex europaeus
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 8/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 8/5
Edible
No
Ulex europaeus contains quinolizidine alkaloids, such as cytisine, which are toxic if ingested. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and in severe cases, neurological effects.