Common Gorse

Ulex europaeus

In the United States: Invasive · also called furze, gorse

Listed as invasive. Check local regulations — several jurisdictions restrict planting.

Spiny evergreen shrub with bright yellow pea-like flowers that provide an important early-season pollen source for honey bees and bumblebee queens when few other resources are available. Produces little nectar. Blooms over an extended period in mild climates with peak activity in spring.

Nectar	medium
Pollen	low
Bloom (US)	February–June
Type	Perennial
Sun	full

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