Ulex europaeus (European Gorse, Ulex)

Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; Scented blossom; Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors! Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Suitable for hedging or topiary; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive top growth; Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners!

Design & Plant Use for Ulex europaeus:

• Spine bearing plant ideal for security hedge
• Evergreen plant suitable for trimming to shape or topiary
• Fast growing evergreen plant ideal for screening
• Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils

Common Missspellings: Ylex, Ulexs

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