Gaylussacia resinosa (Aiton) Torr. & A. Gray

Scientific Name: Gaylussacia resinosa (Aiton) Torr. & A. Gray


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ericales / Ericaceae / Gaylussacia Kunth/ Gaylussacia resinosa (Aiton) Torr. & A. Gray

<i>Gaylussacia resinosa</i> (Aiton) Torr. & A. Gray
General Information
Usda SymbolGARE3
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrub
Native LocationsGARE3

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Gaylussacia resinosa (Aiton) Torr. & A. Gray.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum100
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum6.5
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1200
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum28
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)4.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee2
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Seed per Pound354000
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 PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Gaylussacia resinosa</i> (Aiton) Torr. & A. Gray

<i>Gaylussacia resinosa</i> (Aiton) Torr. & A. Gray

<i>Gaylussacia resinosa</i> (Aiton) Torr. & A. Gray

<i>Gaylussacia resinosa</i> (Aiton) Torr. & A. Gray

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