Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Schoepfiaceae

Genus:

Schoepfia

Species:

Schoepfia californica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

greenish-white, yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from root crown after fire; adapted to infrequent, low-severity fires in chaparral.

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