Citharexylum fruticosum L. var. subvillosum Moldenke

Scientific Name: Citharexylum fruticosum L. var. subvillosum Moldenke


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Lamiales / Verbenaceae / Citharexylum L./ Citharexylum fruticosum L. var. subvillosum Moldenke

<i>Citharexylum fruticosum</i> L. var. subvillosum Moldenke
General Information
Usda SymbolCIFRS2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsCIFRS2

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Citharexylum fruticosum L. var. subvillosum Moldenke is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)40
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceLow
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1280
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationOval
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
LifespanShort
Low Growing GrassNo
Active Growth PeriodYear Round
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage TextureMedium
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)25.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee38
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Fruit/Seed ColorYellow
Foliage Porosity WinterDense


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seed per Pound45635
Fruit/Seed Period EndSpring
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductYes
Fuelwood ProductLow
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Citharexylum fruticosum</i> L. var. subvillosum Moldenke

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