Tagasaste (Tree Lucerne)

Chamaecytisus palmensis

A perennial small tree or shrub to 5 metres. Weeping branches, soft green leaves and scented white pea-like flowers that appear in showy clusters in late winter. This is perhaps the best permaculture nitrogen fixing legume for cool climate Australia and beyond. Uses include but not limited to: nitrogen fixing legume, wind break, bee attractant, animal fodder, mulch producing, timber and fuel wood, orchard companion/nurse tree.