Western gorse (Ulex gallii) is a shrub that can grow 1.5m – 3m tall and 1.5m – 3m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Western gorse (Ulex gallii).
This plant is commonly known as western gorse.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: western gorse
Scientific name: Ulex gallii
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: Informal Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
How to plant Western gorse (Ulex gallii) – Steffen Heilfort, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Shrubs are fundamental elements in any garden.
They add color and interest throughout the seasons with their wide variety of flowers, foliage, fruits, trunks and stems.
Whatever the size or style of your garden, the permanent woody structure or the foliage of evergreen shrubs will give the space shape and dimension.
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How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Western gorse (Ulex gallii), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Western gorse (Ulex gallii) is a plant that grows in sand conditions. As for pH, it is a plant that grows ideally in soils with pH acid or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Ulex gallii likes to grow in well drained soil.
Sunlight
Western gorse (Ulex gallii) should be grown in full sun places.
Cultivation profiles – Growing Western gorse (Ulex gallii) – SABENCIA Guillermo César Ruiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
