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Lespedeza buergeri Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Lespedeza buergeri plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Lespedeza buergeri Family: Leguminosae Author: Miq. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.75 Mature Width: Habitat: Rocky places by rivers in mountains, C. and S. Japan[58].
Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a light loam in full sun[1].
The top growth is not very cold tolerant, although the rootstock is considerably hardier. Plants are usually cut back to the ground in all but very mild winters, though they generally resprout well from the base in the following spring and flower in late summer[182].
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].
For further Lespedeza buergeri gardening information click on one of the blue links below Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses
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