Ulex europaeus
A perennial, spiny, evergreen shrub with 3 thin leaflets with terminal thorn. Stiff and angular branches, yellow pea-like flowers.
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Mature Height | 10-15' tall, up to 30' in diameter |
Distribution | Mainly found in Oregon along the coast in Coos, Curry, and Lane Counties. Also scattered throughout western Oregon. |
Control | Hand pull small infestations, removing entire plant; establishment of competitive pasture/forest tree/crops can resist invasions; goats can control seedlings and chickens eat forst seeds, destroying them as they are digested. |
Reproduction and Spread | Reproduces by seed and vegetatively. Seeds viable for 30 years. |
Introduced | Introduced from Europe in 1890s as an ornamental plant. |
Look Alikes | Scotch broom, other brooms |
Impact | Grows rapidly, crowding out native plants, invading wildllife habitats, and impacting forest production.Highly flammable - extreme fire hazard. |
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