Gorse

Ulex europaeus, Fabaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

4 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

American ChestnutCastanea dentata

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Chinese ChestnutCastanea mollissima

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Ozark ChinquapinCastanea ozarkensis

Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Big SagebrushArtemisia tridentata

Both produce allelopathic compounds and compete aggressively for water in Mediterranean climates

KaleBrassica oleracea var. sabellica

Gorse produces allelopathic compounds and forms dense thickets that suppress kale establishment

Dog RoseRosa canina

Gorse's dense growth and allelopathic compounds suppress rose establishment in Mediterranean climates

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen Fixation

Common Questions

What zones does Gorse grow in?

Gorse grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

Is Gorse a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Gorse is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Gorse?

Good companions for Gorse include American Chestnut, Chinese Chestnut, Ozark Chinquapin.

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