Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Neviusia

Species:

Neviusia alabamensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may

Bloom Colors:

White

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Missouri, Mississippi, Tennessee

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, woodland environments

Germination Information