Ulex europaeus
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Medium
Height:
1.50 m
Width:
1.50 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Permeable
Moist, Permeable
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Flowers
Flowers
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Nitrogen, Pioneer, Hedge, Dye, Fragrant
Nitrogen, Pioneer, Hedge, Dye, Fragrant
Description
The flower buds are preserved in vinegar and then used as capers in salads. Additionally, tea can be made from the young shoots.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/04
End of Harvest:
31/05
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Rubus fruticosus Blackberry |
They help each other by repelling pests and attracting beneficial insects that help with pollination. |
|
Sium sisarum Skirret |
Together, they improve soil structure and retain moisture, benefiting both plants. |
|
Oenothera biennis Evening Primrose |
Mint can deter certain pests while Ulex has a dense thorny structure that provides protection. |
|
Aegopodium podagraria Ground Elder, Bishop's goutweed, Goutweed, Bishop's Weed |
This combination creates a beneficial microclimate, which is advantageous for both plants. |
|
Glechoma hederacea Ground Ivy, Aleroot |
They can help suppress weeds, reducing competition for resources. |