Virgilia divaricata
Common name
blossom tree, amaqua tree
Botanical name
Virgilia divaricata
Family
Fabaceae
Details
Small to medium-sized trees, with a bushy, rounded to broadly conical growth habit with branches growing close to the ground. They are very fast-growing when young, attaining up to 1.3 m in a year, and reaching their full height in only a few years.
Diameter
3.00
Height (m)
8
Flowers
Pink
Drought tolerance
Evergreen
Nitrogen fixer
Perennial
Shade / Sun
Full sun - part shade
Wind tolerance
Maritime
Propagation method
Sow pot / tray
Related
Nitrogen fixing plant species suited to temperate climate such as North Canterbury New Zealand
Nitrogen is an essential element for plant growth. Certain plants have a useful ability to capture nitrogen from the atmosphere. This is often achieved through symbiotic relationship with fungi in the root zone. Being able access unlimited nitrogen allows these plants to grow quickly while also making some available to surrounding plants. The practical reality is that including nitrogen fixing plants of various shapes and sizes amongst other productive plantings improves overall health, vigour and fertility,