Thunberg's bush clover
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Thunberg's bush clover is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 3 m
- Spread
- 2 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 15 years
- First yield
- after 2 years
- Hardiness
- zone 5–7
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 5 – 7
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Thunberg's bush clover: how big does it get?
Thunberg's bush clover (Lespedeza thunbergii) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 3 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 2 m. Growth is medium.
Thunberg's bush clover: what site does it need?
Thunberg's bush clover tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5 and 7.
Thunberg's bush clover: is it hardy?
Thunberg's bush clover is listed as hardy in zone 5–7 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Thunberg's bush clover: will it grow in Central Europe?
Thunberg's bush clover is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.
Thunberg's bush clover: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Thunberg's bush clover. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Thunberg's bush clover: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 1/10, Medicinal 2/10, Other uses 4/10.
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