common gorse

common gorse · Pruning

common gorse · Ulex europaeus
Also known as: European furze; French furze; furze; gorse; Irish gorse; thorn broom; whin

Grow in poor sandy soil in full sun. Will become leggy in rich soils

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

How to Prune common gorse?

Shorten flowered shoots to about 1.5–2.5 cm from the previous year's growth. If flowering is on last year's growth, prune after flowering; if on current-year growth, prune the following early to mid-spring.