Menodora scabra A. Gray var. laevis (Wooton & Standl.) Steyerm.

Scientific Name: Menodora scabra A. Gray var. laevis (Wooton & Standl.) Steyerm.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Scrophulariales / Oleaceae / Menodora Bonpl./ Menodora scabra A. Gray var. laevis (Wooton & Standl.) Steyerm.

<i>Menodora scabra</i> A. Gray var. laevis (Wooton & Standl.) Steyerm.
General Information
Usda SymbolMESCL
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herbSubshrub,
Native LocationsMESCL

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Menodora scabra A. Gray var. laevis (Wooton & Standl.) Steyerm. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)18
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum260
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum8.4
pH, Minimum6.6
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1700
Precipitation, Maximum18
Precipitation, Minimum5
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)1.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee1
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorYellow


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound107000
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 PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityContracting Only
Bloom PeriodEarly Summer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Menodora scabra</i> A. Gray var. laevis (Wooton & Standl.) Steyerm.

<i>Menodora scabra</i> A. Gray var. laevis (Wooton & Standl.) Steyerm.

<i>Menodora scabra</i> A. Gray var. laevis (Wooton & Standl.) Steyerm.

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