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General Information

Lespedeza davidii is an erect, much-branched, deciduous shrub growing 1 - 3 metres tall[].
The plant is used in soil conservation projects. It is grown as an ornamental in gardens.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - China (Anhui, Fuijan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Henan, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Zhejiang)

Habitat

Arid mountain slopes, roadsides, thickets; at elevations around 800 metres[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Shrub
Height	2.00 m
Pollinators	Insects
Self-fertile	Yes
Cultivation Status	Cultivated

Cultivation Details

Lespedeza davidii is native from the warm temperate to subtropical zones of southern and eastern China, where it is likely to experience winter temperatures falling as low as -10°c in parts of its range. Other members of this genus, when grown in cooler climates, will often have their top-growth killed back to near the roots in all but very mild winters. However, the plants will generally resprout freely from the base in the following spring and then flower in late summer[]. A long growing season is required if the seed is to ripen successfully, and a hot summer will more fully ripen the wood, thus making it more likely to survive the winter[].
Species in this genus generally grow best in a sunny position but are tolerant of some shade. They grow well in soils of a medium to light nature, tolerating dry conditions and low fertility[]. Established plants are generally more or less drought tolerant[].
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

The plant is tolerant of arid soils and also fixes atmospheric nitrogent, making it useful in soil conservation projects[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -