Kraunhia frutescens (L.) Greene
Scientific Name: Kraunhia frutescens (L.) Greene
Synonyms: Kraunhia frutescens (L.) Greene, Kraunhia macrostachya (Torr. & A. Gray) Small, Wisteria frutescens (L.) Poir. var. <i>macrostachya</i> Torr. & A. Gray, Wisteria macrostachya (Torr. & A. Gray) Nutt. ex B.L. Rob. & Fernald
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Wisteria Nutt./ Kraunhia frutescens (L.) Greene
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | KRFR |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Vine |
| Native Locations | KRFR |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Kraunhia frutescens (L.) Greene.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Moisture Use | Medium |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Medium |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Fertility Requirement | Medium |
| Fire Tolerance | None |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 160 |
| Hedge Tolerance | None |
| pH, Maximum | 7.0 |
| pH, Minimum | 4.0 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 1746 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 692 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 60 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 40 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 12 |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -3 |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Shape and Orientation | Climbing |
| Toxicity | None |
| Active Growth Period | Spring |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Dense |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Moderate |
| Foliage Texture | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Nitrogen Fixation | Medium |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Long |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 50.0 |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Growth Form | Multiple Stem |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Brown |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Seedling Vigor | High |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Summer |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
| Propagated by Container | Yes |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Spring |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Graze Animal | High |
| Palatable Browse Animal | High |
| Nursery Stock Product | Yes |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
