Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Comarostaphylis

Species:

Comarostaphylis arbutoides subsp. costaricensis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds may show erratic germination typical of Ericaceae. Fresh seed germinates better than stored seed.

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