Tagasaste / tree lucerne bare root

Botanical name Chamaecytisus palmensis

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Perfect for permaculture and agroforestry. These hardy shrubs reach up to 7m, offering bee-attracting flowers in late winter to spring. Ideal for erosion control, windbreaks, stock fodder, and soil improvement.

Plant in well-drained soil; protect young seedlings from frost.

Height (m) 0.3

Flowers White

Evergreen

NZ Native

Nitrogen fixer

Frost sensitive

Price $7.00 each

Price for 2 or more $6.00 each if you buy 2 or more

Price for 4 or more $5.00 each if you buy 4 or more

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Tagasaste (tree lucerne) seeds

Botanical name Chamaecytisus palmensis

Details Fast growing, drought resistant nitrogen fixer (legume). This small tree has white flowers which are loved by bees, bumblebees and native pigeon. Grown as a nurse or support tree during the establishment of more long term tree plantings. Useful as a quick canopy / umbrella over citrus, avocados etc. or used as physical scaffold for climbers such as grape, kiwifruit etc. Good firewood from mature trees. Pour hot water over the seeds and soak for 24 hours before planting into course sand.

Drought tolerance

Evergreen

Nitrogen fixer

Perennial

Price $1.90 20 seeds

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Tree Lucerne, Tagasaste

Details A wide spreading, tall, deciduous shrub. Vigorous growth, leaves and white flowers in spring eaten by native pigeons (krereru). Foliage can be cut for grazing stock in droughts and for use as mulch material. Fixes nitrogen. Can be killed by severe frosts.

Common name Tree Lucerne, Tagasaste

Botanical name Chamaecytisus Palmensis

Family Fabaceae

Height (m) 4

Diameter 3.00

Seeds / nuts / tubers

Evergreen

Frost sensitive

Perennial

Nitrogen fixer

Drought tolerance

Date July 04, 2012

Wind tolerance High

Shade / Sun Full sun - part shade

Soil type Most

Flowers White

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