Arctostaphylos pungens Kunth ssp. chaloneorum (J.B. Roof) J.B. Roof
Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos pungens Kunth ssp. chaloneorum (J.B. Roof) J.B. Roof
Synonyms: Arctostaphylos chaloneorum J.B. Roof, Arctostaphylos pseudopungens J.B. Roof, Arctostaphylos pungens Kunth ssp. <i>chaloneorum</i> (J.B. Roof) J.B. Roof
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ericales / Ericaceae / Arctostaphylos Adans./ Arctostaphylos pungens Kunth ssp. chaloneorum (J.B. Roof) J.B. Roof
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | ARPUC2 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | ShrubSubshrub, |
| Native Locations | ARPUC2 |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Arctostaphylos pungens Kunth ssp. chaloneorum (J.B. Roof) J.B. Roof is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | 22 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | None |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Fertility Requirement | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | Low |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 300 |
| Hedge Tolerance | Medium |
| Moisture Use | Low |
| pH, Maximum | 7.0 |
| pH, Minimum | 5.7 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 700 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 300 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 18 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 8 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 30 |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Intermediate |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Active Growth Period | Spring |
| C:N Ratio | High |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Dense |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Dense |
| Foliage Texture | Coarse |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Long |
| Leaf Retention | Yes |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 12.0 |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 6 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Form | Multiple Stem |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Red |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Seedling Vigor | Low |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Winter |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Seed per Pound | 1200 |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
| Propagated by Container | Yes |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Spring |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Low |
| Commercial Availability | Contracting Only |
| Bloom Period | Late Winter |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Browse Animal | Low |
| Nursery Stock Product | Yes |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
