Ledum glandulosum Nutt. var. californicum (Kellogg) C.L. Hitchc.

Scientific Name: Ledum glandulosum Nutt. var. californicum (Kellogg) C.L. Hitchc.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ericales / Ericaceae / Ledum L./ Ledum glandulosum Nutt. var. californicum (Kellogg) C.L. Hitchc.

<i>Ledum glandulosum</i> Nutt. var. californicum (Kellogg) C.L. Hitchc.
General Information
Usda SymbolLEGLC
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrub
Native LocationsLEGLC

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Ledum glandulosum Nutt. var. californicum (Kellogg) C.L. Hitchc..

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-28
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum120
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum4.6
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1700
Precipitation, Maximum50
Precipitation, Minimum14
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)18
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorYellow-Green
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)4.5
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee4
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Ledum glandulosum</i> Nutt. var. californicum (Kellogg) C.L. Hitchc.

<i>Ledum glandulosum</i> Nutt. var. californicum (Kellogg) C.L. Hitchc.

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