Holodiscus argenteus
Holodiscus argenteus
- Native to:
- Colombia | Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Holodiscus
- Species:
- Holodiscus argenteus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 400 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies, bees
- Fall Color:
- yellow, orange
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from root crown after fire; fire can stimulate seed germination.
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy.
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