Gaylussacia bigeloviana
Gaylussacia bigeloviana
- Native to:
- Canada | NB, NS, PE, QC | Prince Edward I. | United States | CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ericaceae
- Genus:
- Gaylussacia
- Species:
- Gaylussacia bigeloviana
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Shrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fall Color:
- red
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash