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Plant Facts
Quick Answer
Gorse pollen is shown in this guide as a red and rust tone. It is listed as shrub, associated with spring bloom timing, USDA zone 6 - 9, and pollen forage value.
Pollen Color Notes
The visual color shown for Gorse is grouped broadly with red and rust pollen tones. It is intended for comparison and identification support, not as a laboratory measurement.
Pollen color is highly variable. Lighting, pollen age, moisture, collection method, cultivar, and local growing conditions can all change how pollen appears. Use this as general visual guidance, not a scientific color standard or guaranteed field match.
Bloom, Zone, and Forage Context
Gorse is listed for spring. The record lists USDA zone 6 - 9; hardiness zones are planning context, not a precise flowering calendar. Approximate bloom months in the supplemental notes: January, February, March, April, May, June.
Its forage type is pollen, with pollen value marked as high and nectar value marked as low. Flowers mainly supply pollen and can bloom for an extended period; regional invasive status makes it unsuitable as a planting recommendation.
Identification Notes
A dense evergreen shrub with rigid spines and fragrant yellow pea flowers; it is invasive and fire-prone in parts of North America.
Flower color note: Bright yellow. Flower color and pollen color may differ.