Malacomeles nervosa

Malacomeles nervosa

Native to:
Guam | Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rosaceae
Genus:
Malacomeles
Species:
Malacomeles nervosa

Growth Characteristics

Height:
300 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
white
Evergreen Shrub:
Yes
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

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

Source: deepseek-v4-flash