Odostemon aquifolium (Pursh) Rydb.

Scientific Name: Odostemon aquifolium (Pursh) Rydb.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Magnoliidae / Ranunculales / Berberidaceae / Mahonia Nutt./ Odostemon aquifolium (Pursh) Rydb.

<i>Odostemon aquifolium</i> (Pursh) Rydb.
General Information
Usda SymbolODAQ
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubSubshrub,
Native LocationsODAQ

Plant Guide

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Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-43
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum170
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1700
Precipitation, Maximum45
Precipitation, Minimum20
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)20
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Fruit/Seed ColorBlue
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)8.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee8
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Seed per Pound33000
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 PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Odostemon aquifolium</i> (Pursh) Rydb.

<i>Odostemon aquifolium</i> (Pursh) Rydb.

<i>Odostemon aquifolium</i> (Pursh) Rydb.

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