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Gorse (Ulex europacus)

Gorse

Gorse

A very spiny, woody perennial shrub up to two metres tall.  It produces glorious yellow flowers, mostly in autumn and early spring, followed by explosive seed pods.

Treatment methods

  • Pull or dig out small plants.
  • Cut stump and treat with Gazon 50ml/L water, or Tordon BK at 100ml/L water; or Escort at 5g/L water.
  • Spray:  Grazon, Escort or Tordon BK at label rates.
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