Arbutus andrachne
Arbutus andrachne
- Native to:
- Albania | Bulgaria | Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | Greece | Iraq | Kriti | Krym | Lebanon-Syria | Palestine | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe
Wikimedia: Hectonichus
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ericaceae
- Genus:
- Arbutus
- Species:
- Arbutus andrachne
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 1200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash