Amorpha fruticosa - 60-80 CM C2

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow-orange autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy

Leaves
Attractive yellow-orange autumn colouring.

Bark
Dark grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Bastard indigo is broad and loose in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The blue-violet flowers appear in clusters from June to early August.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub