Myrica cerifera L.

Scientific Name: Myrica cerifera L.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Hamamelididae / Myricales / Myricaceae / Morella Lour./ Myrica cerifera L.

<i>Myrica cerifera</i> L.
General Information
Usda SymbolMYCE
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubSubshrub, Tree,
Native LocationsMYCE

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Myrica cerifera L. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-3
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum155
Hedge ToleranceHigh
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum9.1
pH, Minimum5.4
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim700
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum34
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)20
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)10.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee10
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ColorBlue


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound84000
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
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 Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Myrica cerifera</i> L.

<i>Myrica cerifera</i> L.

<i>Myrica cerifera</i> L.

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