Lotus corniculatus

Bull

Bull

Bull Birdsfoot Trefoil is a robust, semi-erect perennial legume that grows 2-3’ tall. Known for its leafy, multi-branched structure originating from the crown, Bull boasts swift early seedling growth, early growth habit, and good regrowth after cutting. Its resilience shines through with excellent winter hardiness, enduring stand persistence, and a remarkable ability to withstand drought stress, making it well-suited for regions across Canada and the US Midwest. Bull swiftly integrates with alfalfa while maintaining its vigor and productivity. Selected for its exceptional yield and long-lasting performance, Bull proves to be a valuable addition to pasture grass blends or alfalfa stands, contributing to the overall quality and resilience of the pasture.

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Key features

  • Good stress and grazing tolerance
  • Good forage yield
  • Non-bloating legume
  • Excellent winterhardiness
  • Excellent forage quality

Ratings

Scale 1-9, where 9 = best or most pronounced

Segment Forage
Category Birdsfoot Trefoil
Species Birdsfoot Trefoil
Sci. Name Lotus corniculatus
Crown Depth Medium
Crown Width Medium
Drought Resistance Good
Emergence (Days) 7
Flower - Keel Tip Color Yellow
Flower - Petal Color Dark Yellow
Flower Stripe Color Red
Flower Striping Present
Growth Habit Erect
Growth Type Indeterminate
Leaf Length 14-23 mm
Leaf Shape Oblong
Leaf Size Small
Leaf Waxiness Waxy
Leaf Width 7-11 mm
Leafiness Dense
Lodging Resistance Good
Maturity Early
Plant Height Medium
Ploidy Tetraploid
Rhizomes Present
Root Type Tap
Seed Color 5%OliveGreen,5 Beige, 20%Brown, 40%DarkBrown,30% Black
Seed Shape Cylindrical
Seed Size Small
Seed Speckling Absent
Seed Weight 0.8 g / 1000 seeds
Seedling Vigor High
Self Compatibility Self-Compatible
Stand Survival Good
Stem Anthocyanin Coloration Absent or Very Weak
Stem Attitude Erect
Stem Pubescence Glabrous
Stem Thickness Thin
Time to Flowering Medium
Type of Flowering Determinate
Winter Hardiness Good
Approx. Seeds/Kg. 814000
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 370000
Seeding Depth (cm) 0.635
Seeding Depth (Inches) 1/4
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare) 9-11
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 8-10
Planting Times Spring, Late Summer-Early Fall
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Kg./Hectare) 4.5-5.5
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre) 4-5
Livestock Cattle , Deer , Goats , Hogs , Poultry , Sheep
Usage Pasture , Wildlife
Winter Hardiness 8