Ulex europaeus Gorse (Leguminosae) Deciduous shrub

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Ulex europaeus
Gorse
Deciduous shrub
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The Ulex europaeus plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Gorse.

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Latin Name:  Ulex europaeus
Common Name:  Gorse
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:  1.5

Habitat:  Moors, commons and heaths, preferring dry soils[4, 11].

Propagation Notes: Seed - pre-soak 24 hours in hot water and sow in individual pots in a greenhouse in late winter to early spring. Germination should take place within 2 weeks. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Plants are very intolerant of root disturbance and so should be planted into their permanent positions as soon as possible, though not until after the last expected frosts[78]. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 7cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Pot up in spring as soon as rooting commences and plant out into their permanent positions as soon as possible[78].

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