Spanish gorse (Genista hispanica)

Spanish gorse (Genista hispanica) is a shrub that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant has several common names including: Spanish gorse or Spanish furze.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: Spanish gorse, Spanish furze
Scientific name: Genista hispanica
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Wall-side Borders

Seasonal colors

How to plant Spanish gorse (Genista hispanica) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Spanish gorse (Genista hispanica) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons