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Medicagoarborea

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Medicago arborea by amaranto
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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Medicago (med-DIK-ah-go)
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Species
arborea (ar-BOR-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Medicago arborescens
Medicago citrina
Trigonella arborea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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