Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Thymelaeaceae

Genus:

Wikstroemia

Species:

Wikstroemia subspicata

Growth Characteristics

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

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 periodic fire in its native habitat.

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