Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Adenostoma

Species:

Adenostoma fasciculatum var. fasciculatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, butterflies, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Crown-sprouting after fire is vigorous from basal burls. Seeds germinate prolifically after fire, stimulated by heat and smoke chemicals. Adapted to 20-50 year fire return intervals.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without treatment but may benefit from light smoke treatment or brief heat exposure. Fresh seed germinates best.

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