Tree Lucerne, Tagasaste

Tree Lucerne, Tagasaste

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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