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Re: N-fixing trees
David S. Conner wrote:
>
> I did some work in Senegal with N-fixing trees (Acacia albida, Leucana
> sp., Gliricidia, etc.) but have heard little on trees common to temperate
> zones that fix nitrogen. I would imagine Locusts do (being leguminous)
> but they have those persistent "suckers" that sprout from roots and make it
> difficult to work with and contain. Does anyone have any
> experience/knowledge of trees that could be used in the northeast US for
> soil amendment or fodder, like the tropical species above?
> Any help is appreciated
> Thanks
> DC
>
> David Conner
> Center for Rural Studies
> 207 Morrill Hall, UVM
> Burlington, VT 05405
> (802) 656-3021
> FAX: (802) 656-0776
> dconner@moose.uvm.edu
I don't know if it will grow as far north as Vermont, but there is the
Kentucky coffee tree (Gymnocladus dioica). It grows quite quickly to
about 3m in hieght and then tapers off. Doesn't sucker too much either
that I am aware of. Pretty tree too. Hope this helps.
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