Gulf Sebastian-bush

Scientific Name: Ditrysinia fruticosa (W. Bartram) Govaerts & Frodin


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Euphorbiales / Euphorbiaceae / Ditrysinia Raf./ Ditrysinia fruticosa (W. Bartram) Govaerts & Frodin

Gulf Sebastian-bush
General Information
Usda SymbolDIFR6
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubSubshrub,
Native LocationsDIFR6

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Gulf Sebastian-bush.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-15
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum207
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum6.0
pH, Minimum4.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1200
Precipitation, Maximum68
Precipitation, Minimum33
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicitySevere
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSummer and Fall
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)12.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee18
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed per Pound3600
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Bloom PeriodSummer
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by ContainerNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fuelwood ProductMedium
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Gulf Sebastian-bush

Gulf Sebastian-bush

[Plant Index] [Site Map]