tree lupin

How to Grow and Care for tree lupin

tree lupin · Lupinus arboreus
Also known as: yellow bush lupine

Grow in well-drained, sandy soil; best in full sun but can be grown in partial shade. Ideal for coastal situations in southern or mild counties where it can be grown in exposed situations but is likely to need shelter in colder areas with prolonged heavy frost

Watering: Moderate watering young plants, drought resistant when matureSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing tree lupin

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate watering young plants, drought resistant when mature
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingLow-nitrogen shrub feed once yearly in early spring months
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in well-drained, sandy soil; best in full sun but can be grown in partial shade. Ideal for coastal situations in southern or mild counties where it can be grown in exposed situations but is likely to need shelter in colder areas with prolonged heavy frost

How to Water tree lupin?

Moderate watering young plants, drought resistant when mature

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for tree lupin?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for tree lupin?

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What Soil Is Best for tree lupin?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for tree lupin?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize tree lupin?

Low-nitrogen shrub feed once yearly in early spring months

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How to Prune tree lupin?

No pruning generally required

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How to Propagate tree lupin?

Propagate by seed or basal cuttings

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How to Transplant tree lupin?

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How to Care for tree lupin in Winter?

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How to Plant tree lupin?

Grow in well-drained, sandy soil; best in full sun but can be grown in partial shade. Ideal for coastal situations in southern or mild counties where it can be grown in exposed situations but is likely to need shelter in colder areas with prolonged heavy frost

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How to Repot tree lupin?

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How to Harvest tree lupin?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, rots, a leaf spot and a virus

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and lupin aphid

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The Toxicity of tree lupin

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About tree lupin

Attributes of tree lupin

Plant typeShrubs
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginWestern USA

Scientific Classification

Species
Lupinus arboreus
Genus
Lupinus
Family
Fabaceae
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