Tree Lucerne
Tree Lucerne or Tagasaste
Chamaecytisus palmensis syn. proliferus
Sow: Seeds can be directly sown or sown into seed trays
Sow at temperatures about 20deg
Soak seeds overnight to improve germination
Space: Grows up to 5m tall and 5m wide (can be pruned to keep small)
Position: Full sun, tolerates frost once established
Uses: Has many uses including animal fodder, as the leaves have a high protein content, suitable for grazing animals. Great for bee forage as it is one of the first to flower in spring. Also used as a windbreak or shelter for animals or paddocks.
Harvest: Tree can be pruned for animal fodder or coppiced for firewood
Protect young seedlings from grazing animals
8 seeds per packet
Unfortunately due to Quarantine restrictions this product is not available to Western Australia
Tree Lucerne or Tagasaste
Chamaecytisus palmensis syn. proliferus
Sow: Seeds can be directly sown or sown into seed trays
Sow at temperatures about 20deg
Soak seeds overnight to improve germination
Space: Grows up to 5m tall and 5m wide (can be pruned to keep small)
Position: Full sun, tolerates frost once established
Uses: Has many uses including animal fodder, as the leaves have a high protein content, suitable for grazing animals. Great for bee forage as it is one of the first to flower in spring. Also used as a windbreak or shelter for animals or paddocks.
Harvest: Tree can be pruned for animal fodder or coppiced for firewood
Protect young seedlings from grazing animals
8 seeds per packet
Unfortunately due to Quarantine restrictions this product is not available to Western Australia
Tree Lucerne or Tagasaste
Chamaecytisus palmensis syn. proliferus
Sow: Seeds can be directly sown or sown into seed trays
Sow at temperatures about 20deg
Soak seeds overnight to improve germination
Space: Grows up to 5m tall and 5m wide (can be pruned to keep small)
Position: Full sun, tolerates frost once established
Uses: Has many uses including animal fodder, as the leaves have a high protein content, suitable for grazing animals. Great for bee forage as it is one of the first to flower in spring. Also used as a windbreak or shelter for animals or paddocks.
Harvest: Tree can be pruned for animal fodder or coppiced for firewood
Protect young seedlings from grazing animals
8 seeds per packet
Unfortunately due to Quarantine restrictions this product is not available to Western Australia