Tagasaste (Plant)
Chamaecytisus palmensis syn. proliferusTagasaste is a small tree in the legume family, known as tree lucerne in Australia for its unique green foliage that is high in protein, even during summers with minimal rainfall. Tagasaste is a fast growing, drought tolerant evergreen with a deep taproot that can access subsoil moisture. Useful as an attractive shade tree or grown as a hedge or windbreak. Fragrant white flowers appear in late winter and spring and are a magnet for bees.
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Tagasaste (Plant)
Tagasaste was first grown in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens in 1879 from seeds shared by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Grown in its native habitat of the Canary Islands as a windbreak and for animal fodder, farmers in both Australia and New Zealand have also utilised this fast growing tree for its ability to provide shelter and animal fodder in a wide range of climates and conditions. The graceful, slightly weeping habit of Tagasaste and masses of white bee attracting, fragrant flowers makes it well suited as an ornamental feature tree or hedgerow. Its dense timber is ideal for woodturning and firewood.
Full sun, prefers sandy soil but thrives in gravels and other arid soil types. Must be well drained to prevent infection from root-rot fungus. Extremely drought and frost tolerant.