Tree Lupine
Lupinus Arboreus
Overview
Tree Lupine (Lupinus arboreus) - A vigorous evergreen shrub, reaching up to 7 feet tall and wide, flourishing in USDA zones 7-10. It exhibits gray-green foliage and spires of yellow to blue-purple flowers in spring and summer. Prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Its rapid growth and nitrogen-fixing ability enrich soils, but beware of its invasiveness in certain regions. Ideal for coastal settings and erosion control.
Sun FullWater LowZones 8–8Type Perennial, ShrubClimate Arid
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 8–8
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial, Shrub
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Climate
- Arid
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