Philadelphus occidentalis A. Nelson
Scientific Name: Philadelphus occidentalis A. Nelson
Synonyms: Philadelphus microphyllus A. Gray var. <i>linearis</i> Hu, Philadelphus microphyllus A. Gray var. <i>minutus</i> (Rydb.) Hu, Philadelphus microphyllus A. Gray var. <i>ovatus</i> Hu, Philadelphus microphyllus A. Gray var. <i>occidentalis</i> (A. Nelson) Dorn, Philadelphus microphyllus A. Gray ssp. <i>occidentalis</i> (A. Nelson) C.L. Hitchc., Philadelphus microphyllus A. Gray ssp. <i>stramineus</i> (Rydb.) C.L. Hitchc., Philadelphus microphyllus A. Gray ssp. <i>typicus</i> C.L. Hitchc., Philadelphus occidentalis A. Nelson, Philadelphus occidentalis A. Nelson var. <i>occidentalis </i>, Philadelphus stramineus Rydb.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rosales / Hydrangeaceae / Philadelphus L./ Philadelphus occidentalis A. Nelson
![<i>Philadelphus occidentalis</i> A. Nelson](https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/ImageLibrary/standard/phmi4_003_shp.jpg)
General Information | |
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Usda Symbol | PHOC2 |
Group | Dicot |
Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growth Habits | Shrub |
Native Locations | PHOC2 |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Philadelphus occidentalis A. Nelson.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -23 |
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Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance | None |
CaCO3 Tolerance | High |
Cold Stratification Required | No |
Drought Tolerance | High |
Fertility Requirement | Low |
Fire Tolerance | None |
Frost Free Days, Minimum | 115 |
Hedge Tolerance | High |
Moisture Use | Low |
pH, Maximum | 8.5 |
pH, Minimum | 7.0 |
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 700 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 10 |
Precipitation, Maximum | 12 |
Precipitation, Minimum | 8 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 6 |
Salinity Tolerance | None |
Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
Bloat | None |
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Toxicity | None |
Resprout Ability | Yes |
Shape and Orientation | Erect |
Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
C:N Ratio | High |
Coppice Potential | Yes |
Fall Conspicuous | Yes |
Fire Resistant | No |
Flower Color | White |
Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
Foliage Texture | Fine |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
Nitrogen Fixation | None |
Low Growing Grass | No |
Lifespan | Moderate |
Leaf Retention | No |
Known Allelopath | No |
Height, Mature (feet) | 15.0 |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 10 |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Form | Multiple Stem |
Fruit/Seed Color | Black |
Reproduction
Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
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Small Grain | No |
Seedling Vigor | Medium |
Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
Seed per Pound | 5000 |
Propagated by Tubers | No |
Propagated by Sprigs | No |
Propagated by Sod | No |
Propagated by Seed | Yes |
Propagated by Corm | No |
Propagated by Container | Yes |
Propagated by Bulb | No |
Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
Commercial Availability | Contracting Only |
Bloom Period | Spring |
Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
Suitability/Use
Veneer Product | No |
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Pulpwood Product | No |
Protein Potential | Low |
Post Product | No |
Palatable Human | No |
Palatable Graze Animal | Medium |
Palatable Browse Animal | Medium |
Nursery Stock Product | Yes |
Naval Store Product | No |
Lumber Product | No |
Fodder Product | No |
Christmas Tree Product | No |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |