Ulex consists of evergreen shrubs characterized by their spiny branches and small, uncomplicated leaves that tend to drop quickly. These plants produce yellow, pea-shaped flowers, which are frequently aromatic.

Ulex

Ulex densus

Ulex europaeus is a dense evergreen shrub characterized by its spiny, extensively branched stems. It produces solitary, coconut-scented yellow flowers measuring about 2 cm, primarily during the winter and spring months. After flowering, it develops slender black seed pods.

Ulex europaeus

Ulex europaeus 'Aureus'

Ulex europaeus 'Dubloon'

Ulex europaeus 'Flore Pleno' is a dense, bushy shrub characterized by its nearly leafless, spiny green stems. In spring, it produces abundant clusters of fragrant, double flowers that exhibit a deep yellow hue.

Ulex europaeus 'Flore Pleno' (d)

Ulex europaeus 'Irish Double' (d)

Ulex europaeus 'Prostratus'

Ulex europaeus 'Strictus'

Ulex europaeus 'Surprise'

Ulex gallii is a compact, evergreen shrub that typically reaches heights of 1 to 2 meters. It features finely spiny foliage and produces yellow flowers resembling those of peas, measuring approximately 1.2 centimeters long, which bloom during the summer and autumn months.