Lycium carolinianum Walter var. sandwicense (A. Gray) C.L. Hitchc.

Scientific Name: Lycium carolinianum Walter var. sandwicense (A. Gray) C.L. Hitchc.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Solanales / Solanaceae / Lycium L./ Lycium carolinianum Walter var. sandwicense (A. Gray) C.L. Hitchc.

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General Information
Usda SymbolLYCAS2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrub
Native LocationsLYCAS2

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Lycium carolinianum Walter var. sandwicense (A. Gray) C.L. Hitchc..

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)40
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.2
pH, Minimum5.8
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1280
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum50
Precipitation, Minimum10
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceHigh
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationErect
Resprout AbilityNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Active Growth PeriodYear Round
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorRed
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormSingle Stem
Growth RateModerate
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee3
Height, Mature (feet)1.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanShort
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Seed per Pound8155000
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seedling VigorMedium
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndYear Round
Fruit/Seed Period BeginYear Round
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

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