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
Forest layer
low-tree
Seeds / nuts / tubers
Evergreen
Frost sensitive
Perennial
Nitrogen fixer
Drought tolerance
Date
July 04, 2012
Propagation method
Sow pot / tray
Wind tolerance
High
Shade / Sun
Full sun - part shade
Soil type
Most
Flowers
White