Ulex europeaus - Gorse
Ulex europeaus - Gorse is tough, adaptable and very pretty when planted en mass The ‘leaves’ are long sharp spikes that are hostile in appearance.
The vibrant, coconut scented yellow flowers symbolise that spring has arrived and typically appear in April/May.
Many species of birds take full advantage of the dense shelter that gorse provides and the gorse flowers are a great source of nectar for bees and butterflies.