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Calicotome villosa - (Poir.)Link.

Common Name
Family Fabaceae or Leguminosae
USDA hardiness 7-10
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Dry stony habitats in evergreen scrub near the coast. It is especially common in areas after woodland clearance[200].
Range Europe - Mediterranean.
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Weed Potential No
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Care
Frost Hardy Well drained soil Moist Soil Full sun
Calicotome villosa


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Calicotome villosa
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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Calicotome villosa is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in).
It is hardy to zone (UK) 8. It is in flower from May to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
It can fix Nitrogen.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Synonyms

C. infesta. (Presl.)Guss.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Hedge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

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None known

Other Uses

Hedge;  Hedge.

Plants can be used for low hedging[200].

Cultivation details

Succeeds in a very well-drained soil in a sunny position[200]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c if it is given perfect drainage[200]. Plants dislike root disturbance[200] and should be put into their final positions as soon as possible. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].

Propagation

Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest pre-soaking the seed for 12 - 24 hours (by which time it should have swollen up) in warm water and sowing it in a greenhouse in early spring. Pot up the seedlings as soon as they are large enough to handle and grow them on for at least their first winter in a greenhouse, planting out in late spring or early summer in their permanent positions. Cuttings of half ripe wood, July/August in a frame. It is probably best to put each cutting in its own pot.

Other Names

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Found In

Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available

Weed Potential

Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section. Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.

Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Botanical References

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