Common gorse (Ulex europaeus) is a shrub that can grow 1.5m – 3m tall and 1.5m – 3m wide.
This plant has several common names including: common gorse, European furze, French furze, furze, gorse, Irish gorse, thorn broom or whin.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: common gorse, European furze, French furze, furze, gorse, Irish gorse, thorn broom, whin
Scientific name: Ulex europaeus
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 1.5m – 3m
Spread: 1.5m – 3m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Informal Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Drought resistant
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Common gorse (Ulex europaeus) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Common gorse (Ulex europaeus) – Robert Flogaus-Faust, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
