Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Arthoniaceae

Genus:

Arthonia

Species:

Arthonia hamamelidis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on witch hazel bark