{"product_id":"medicago-arborea-flatpot","title":"Medicago arborea - Flatpot","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedicago arborea (or \u003cstrong\u003eTree Alfalfa\u003c\/strong\u003e) is an evergreen Mediterranean plant that forms dense, compact shrubs. A distinctive feature of this Medicago species is its profuse flowering: its clusters of striking golden-yellow flowers appear in the second half of winter, very early compared to most plants, and remain on the plant throughout the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis abundant and prolonged flowering gives Medicago arborea great ornamental value, and thanks to its drought and salt tolerance, it is particularly suitable for brightening up a \u003cstrong\u003ecoastal garden\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCHARACTERISTICS OF MEDICAGO ARBOREA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedicago arborea is a shrub that can reach a height of 1–2 metres, with upright branches and a dense, rounded crown. Its trifoliate leaves are bright green and delicately velvety, features that make it an elegant and discreet addition to gardens. During spring and early summer, it produces bright yellow flowers similar to those of its herbaceous \"cousin,\" alfalfa, which attract pollinating insects and add a vibrant splash of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is extremely hardy and adaptable: it thrives in poor, stony, or calcareous soils and is highly drought- and salt-tolerant, making it ideal for coastal and Mediterranean gardens. Another great advantage of Medicago arborea is its ability to enrich the soil with nitrogen, improving soil fertility and supporting the growth of nearby plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePLANTING AND MAINTENANCE OF MEDICAGO ARBOREA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedicago arborea adapts to a wide range of soils, provided they are well-drained, and prefers sunny positions where it can grow vigorously and flower abundantly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter planting, regular watering during the first few months will help it establish. Once established, the plant requires very little water and is highly drought-tolerant, making it ideal for low-maintenance gardens. Pruning is minimal: simply remove dead or damaged branches and, if necessary, reduce the crown in late winter to maintain a neat shape. Medicago arborea does not require frequent fertilising, as it naturally enriches the soil with nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAIRING ADVICE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedicago arborea pairs perfectly with other Mediterranean and xerophytic plants to create hardy, harmonious gardens. For a natural and sustainable effect, plant it alongside species such as \u003cstrong\u003eCistus creticus\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eHelichrysum italicum\u003c\/strong\u003e, which share its hardiness and ornamental appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn rock gardens or mixed borders, it can be paired with ornamental grasses such as \u003cstrong\u003eStipa tenuissima\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003ePennisetum setaceum\u003c\/strong\u003e, which add movement and texture. Thanks to its ability to fix nitrogen, it is also ideal for growing alongside fruit trees or productive shrubs, improving their yield and overall health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eFlatPot Ø50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eFabaceae\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eShrub\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eGrey-green, evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eGolden yellow\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlowering period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eFebruary, March, April, May\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCold hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eDown to around -10°C\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrought tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eHigh\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalt tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaximum height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e1.50–2 m\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eFull sun\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"BotanicalDryGarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53804952322374,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/0727\/2104\/files\/Medicago_arborea_flatpot_R50.png?v=1734104811","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicaldrygarden.com\/en\/products\/medicago-arborea-flatpot","provider":"BotanicalDryGarden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}