Ulex spartioides

RHS Plant Profile
dwarf gorse

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Other common names

autumn-flowering furze, cat whin, tam furze

Synonyms

Ulex nanus, Ulex spartioides

Size

Time to Maturity
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Botanical Details

Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
Yes
Genus
Ulex are spiny evergreen shrubs with very spiny branches bearing small, simple leaves that soon fall, and often fragrant, yellow, pea-like flowers
Name Status
Synonym
Plant Range
W Europe