Genista hispanica Spanish gorse (Leguminosae) Deciduous shrub

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Genista hispanica
Spanish gorse
Deciduous shrub
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The Genista hispanica plant species is found in W. Europe - France to Spain. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Spanish gorse.

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Latin Name:  Genista hispanica
Common Name:  Spanish gorse
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:  1.5

Habitat:  Scrub and open rocky hills in lowland and mountains[184].

General Uses: Plants can be grown as a low hedge[29]. A good ground cover for sunny positions[190]. Plants take about 2 years to form an effective cover[197]. They should be spaced about 60cm apart each way and can be pruned back hard if they become open or straggly with age[208].

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