Chiogenes hispidula (L.) Torr. & A. Gray
Scientific Name: Chiogenes hispidula (L.) Torr. & A. Gray
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ericales / Ericaceae / Gaultheria L./ Chiogenes hispidula (L.) Torr. & A. Gray
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General Information | |
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Usda Symbol | CHHI6 |
Group | Dicot |
Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growth Habits | ShrubSubshrub, |
Native Locations | CHHI6 |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Chiogenes hispidula (L.) Torr. & A. Gray is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -28 |
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Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance | Medium |
CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
Drought Tolerance | Medium |
Fertility Requirement | Medium |
Fire Tolerance | High |
Frost Free Days, Minimum | 110 |
Hedge Tolerance | None |
Moisture Use | Medium |
pH, Maximum | 6.5 |
pH, Minimum | 4.0 |
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 4800 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 2700 |
Precipitation, Maximum | 60 |
Precipitation, Minimum | 30 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 12 |
Salinity Tolerance | None |
Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
Bloat | None |
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Toxicity | None |
Resprout Ability | Yes |
Shape and Orientation | Prostrate |
Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
C:N Ratio | High |
Coppice Potential | No |
Fall Conspicuous | Yes |
Fire Resistant | No |
Flower Color | White |
Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer | Dense |
Foliage Porosity Winter | Dense |
Fruit/Seed Color | Red |
Nitrogen Fixation | None |
Low Growing Grass | No |
Lifespan | Long |
Leaf Retention | Yes |
Known Allelopath | No |
Height, Mature (feet) | 0.5 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Growth Form | Stoloniferous |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
Foliage Texture | Coarse |
Reproduction
Vegetative Spread Rate | Moderate |
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Small Grain | No |
Seedling Vigor | Low |
Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
Seed per Pound | 3000000 |
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 Begin | Summer |
Fruit/Seed Abundance | Low |
Commercial Availability | No Known Source |
Bloom Period | Mid Spring |
Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
Suitability/Use
Veneer Product | No |
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Pulpwood Product | No |
Protein Potential | Low |
Post Product | No |
Palatable Human | Yes |
Palatable Browse Animal | Medium |
Nursery Stock Product | Yes |
Naval Store Product | No |
Lumber Product | No |
Fodder Product | No |
Christmas Tree Product | No |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product | Yes |