Amorpha fruticosa False indigo (Leguminosae) Deciduous shrub

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Amorpha fruticosa
False indigo
Deciduous shrub
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The Amorpha fruticosa plant species is found in Southern N. America. Locally naturalized in S. and C. Europe[50]. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as False indigo.

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Latin Name:  Amorpha fruticosa
Common Name:  False indigo
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  River banks, rich moist thickets etc[43, 184].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a light well-drained sandy soil in sun or light shade[184, 200]. Plants are fairly wind-resistant[200]. A very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -25c[184, 200]. A polymorphic species, there are many named forms[43]. The flowers have a vanilla perfume[245]. Plants resent root disturbance, they should be planted out into their final positions whilst small[133]. Trees only ripen their seed in fine autumns[80]. Plants are said to be immune to insect pests[200]. 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].

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