Frangula discolor

Frangula discolor

Native to:
Costa Rica | El Salvador | Guam | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexican Pacific Is. | Mexico | Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua | Panamá

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rhamnaceae
Genus:
Frangula
Species:
Frangula discolor

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
800 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
greenish-white
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Fall Color:
yellow

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash