Ceanothus prostratus Benth. var. laxus Jeps.

Scientific Name: Ceanothus prostratus Benth. var. laxus Jeps.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rhamnales / Rhamnaceae / Ceanothus L./ Ceanothus prostratus Benth. var. laxus Jeps.

<i>Ceanothus prostratus</i> Benth. var. laxus Jeps.
General Information
Usda SymbolCEPRL
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubSubshrub,
Native LocationsCEPRL

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Ceanothus prostratus Benth. var. laxus Jeps..

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-23
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum120
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum7.1
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim10912
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1746
Precipitation, Maximum40
Precipitation, Minimum16
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationProstrate
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorPurple
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorRed
Nitrogen FixationLow
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)0.5
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormThicket Forming
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed per Pound41000
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Ceanothus prostratus</i> Benth. var. laxus Jeps.

<i>Ceanothus prostratus</i> Benth. var. laxus Jeps.

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