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Tagasaste / Tree Lucerne

Cytisus proliferus, Fabaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sasanqua CamelliaCamellia sasanqua
Nitrogen Fixation
Wild SennaSenna hebecarpa
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Acai PalmEuterpe oleracea
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationFodder

Common Questions

What zones does Tagasaste / Tree Lucerne grow in?

Tagasaste / Tree Lucerne grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Tagasaste / Tree Lucerne a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Tagasaste / Tree Lucerne is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Tagasaste / Tree Lucerne?

Good companions for Tagasaste / Tree Lucerne include Sasanqua Camellia, Wild Senna, Acai Palm.

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