Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Comarostaphylis

Species:

Comarostaphylis discolor subsp. discolor

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire. Common component of fire-adapted chaparral communities with ability to regenerate from lignotuber.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds have thick coat and may benefit from scarification in addition to stratification. Germination can be slow and erratic.

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