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Andean Alder (Alnus acuminata): complete guide
Alnus acuminata
Discover Andean alder: fast-growing South American tree, nitrogen-fixer, 20-30m height, moist soils, natural structure. Ideal for reforestation and waterside plantings.
Japanese Alder (Alnus firma): complete guide
Alnus firma
Learn everything about Japanese Alder in our complete guide. Discover care, growth, and applications for larger gardens.
Manchurian Alder (Alnus hirsuta): complete guide
Alnus hirsuta
Discover Manchurian alder: extremely hardy to -30 degC, 15-20m tree, Asian origin, nitrogen-fixer, moist soil. Ideal for cold climates and forest plantings.
Evergreen Alder (Alnus jorullensis): complete guide
Alnus jorullensis
Discover Evergreen Alder: semi-evergreen, fast-growing, 15-25m tree, from Mexico and Central America, nitrogen-fixer. For warmer climates and forest plantings.
Astragalus hypoglottis: complete guide
Astragalus hypoglottis
Purple milk-vetch with striking violet flowers and nitrogen-fixing prowess. Perfect for Mediterranean and alpine gardens with dry conditions.
White spanish broom: complete guide
Cytisus multiflorus
Everything you need to know about White Spanish Broom: care, planting, pruning and soil. Ideal for sunny, dry gardens. Find design ideas on gardenworld.app.
FabaceaeNarrow birdsfoot trefoil: complete guide
Lotus angustissimus
Lotus angustissimus is a Mediterranean legume with delicate red flowers. Hardy to 0C, thrives in dry sun, perfect for pollinator gardens and nitrogen-fixing groundcover.
White sweet-clover: complete guide
Melilotus albus
White sweet-clover is a biennial plant with fragrant white flower spikes. Ideal for bee gardens, wildflower meadows, and green manuring. Easy to grow and maintain.