Hi ! Tagasaste seems such a good tree that i would like to plant some on my land and try to include them in my surroudings (mostly small paddocks for cows). Unfortunatly tagasaste seems hardy "only" to -9°C, and in my place (SW France) winter temps can go down -12°C and -15°C is not extraordinary. Are someone aware of hardy strains of Tagasaste, or where i could find someone to sell seeds of trees in cold parts of Australia, hoping for some improved hardiness ? Regards from France Nicollas
I believe Tagasaste is native to the Canary Islands, so that would be the place to really look....perhaps at the highest elevations of it's native range.
i have trouble having success with tagasaste i have 2 excellent shrubs on hillsides and 100 dead ones! iv seen direct seeding via chickens work well!