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Ulex Species, Dwarf Furze, Dwarf Gorse, Western Gorse

Ulexgallii

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ulex (YOO-leks)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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stephenp

(Zone 9a) | March 2013 | neutral

Native to western Europe (western United Kingdom, western France, Ireland and Northwest Spain), close relative to the more invasive Ulex ...Read More

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