Lupinus arboreus

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Lupinus arboreus

Also known as: Tree lupine

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Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub

Format: Smal

Height: 1.50 m

Width: 1.20 m

Growth Rate: Fast

Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 7-10

Soil Moisture:
Moist, Permeable

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:

Edibility:
(0)

Medicinal:
(0)

Features:
Pioneer, Nitrogen, Fragrant, Dye

Description

The flowers produce a bright yellow dye. The root fibers have been used to make rope for nets and similar items. Plants are used in soil remediation projects to stabilize sandy soils and dunes. Because they grow quickly and are tolerant of marine exposure, they provide rapid shelter for other plants and enrich the soil with nitrogen. It is an excellent pioneer plant in permaculture; even in exposed locations, it grows quickly to its maximum height of about 1.5 meters and provides shelter for other less tolerant plants to grow. It is especially useful for helping to establish shrubs and herbaceous perennials in small gardens.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/08

End of Harvest: 30/09

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow	Attracts beneficial insects such as pollinators and predators of pests.
Ribes sanguineum Flowering Currant, Blood currant	Provides nitrogen fixation, benefiting neighboring plants by enriching the soil.
Salvia officinalis Sage	Repels pests and attracts beneficial insects, which is great for overall garden health.
Rubus idaeus Raspberry	Provides ground cover and helps retain moisture, promoting a favorable microclimate around lupines.
Corylus avellana Hazel	Provides shade and wind protection, which can be beneficial for lupine health in hotter climates.