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Ulex parviflorus
Evergreen shrub
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The Ulex parviflorus plant species is found in S.W. Europe - Portugal to S. France. It is a member of the Leguminosae family.

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Latin Name:  Ulex parviflorus
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  Pourr.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Not known



Cultivation Notes:  Requires a poor soil and a sunny position, doing well on dry sunny banks or poor gravelly soils[11]. Succeeds on land that is too dry and barren for most plants[200]. Intolerant of shade, nor does it do well on rich soils[11, 182]. Prefers a neutral to slightly acid soil[200], disliking alkaline soils[17]. Plants are very intolerant of root disturbance[11]. Very tolerant of maritime exposure and, once established, drought[75, 186]. Hardy to about -15°c[200]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].

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