Coccoloba borinquensis Britton

Scientific Name: Coccoloba borinquensis Britton


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Caryophyllidae / Polygonales / Polygonaceae / Coccoloba P. Br./ Coccoloba borinquensis Britton

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General Information
Usda SymbolCOBO4
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsCOBO4

Plant Guide

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Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)40
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceLow
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim640
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)36


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationRounded
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Leaf RetentionYes
Low Growing GrassNo
Active Growth PeriodSpring
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ColorGreen
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormSingle Crown
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee59
Height, Mature (feet)39.0
Known AllelopathNo


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seed per Pound8069
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndSpring
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 ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
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