Chamaecytisus proliferus
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Chamaecytisus proliferus

Escabon

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
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Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 3–9
Click count
9
Observations
6

Description

Source: leafsnap

Cytisus proliferus, tagasaste or tree lucerne, is a small spreading evergreen tree that grows 3–4 m (10–13 ft) high. It is a well known fertilizer tree. It is a member of the Fabaceae (pea) family and is indigenous to the dry volcanic slopes of the Canary Islands, but it is now grown in Australia, New Zealand and many other parts of the world as a fodder crop.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Tree lucerne thrives in well-lit environments, favoring substantial exposure to the sun for optimal growth. But it also exhibits flexibility by adapting to areas with moderate sunlight. The light conditions of the area where it originally came from reflect this tendency. Either an excess or deficiency of sun exposure could potentially limit its growth.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 0–35°C

Tree lucerne is indigenous to areas with temperatures typically varying between 32 and 95 °F (0 to 35 ℃). It flourishes under a temperate climate. As seasons transition, modify its environment; provide protection against severe cold if needed.

Ideal temperature: 0–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The scheduling of Tree lucerne fertilization is vital. Begin the fertilization process in the early spring and maintain it monthly until the onset of early summer. Fertilizers aid in generating beautiful flowers and supply energy during both inactive and thriving growth stages.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Chamaecytisus
Family
Fabaceae
Hardiness Zone
3-9
Mature Height
3.05 m to 3.96 m
Mature Spread
3.96 m
Leaf Color
Light Green, Silver
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
2.54 cm
Bloom Time
Spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest Time
Summer, Early fall

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Common Names (1)

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