Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Empetraceae

Genus:

Ceratiola

Species:

Ceratiola falcautla

USDA Symbol:

CEFA6

Growth Characteristics

Height:

150 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

greenish, yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Ceratiola ericoides is fire-adapted; it resprouts after fire and its seeds germinate in post-fire conditions.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy; germination occurs in spring.