Columbia Brome

Scientific Name: Bromus vulgaris (Hook.) Shear


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Bromus L./ Bromus vulgaris (Hook.) Shear

Columbia Brome
General Information
Usda SymbolBRVU
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsBRVU

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Columbia Brome.

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 RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum100
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum7.9
pH, Minimum5.4
Precipitation, Maximum20
Precipitation, Minimum11
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)8
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationDecumbent
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodSummer
BloatNone
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage TextureMedium
Low Growing GrassYes
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)1.0
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound122086
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityContracting Only
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

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

Columbia Brome

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