Polycodium stamineum (L.) Greene

Scientific Name: Polycodium stamineum (L.) Greene


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ericales / Ericaceae / Vaccinium L./ Polycodium stamineum (L.) Greene

<i>Polycodium stamineum</i> (L.) Greene
General Information
Usda SymbolPOST8
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrub
Native LocationsPOST8

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Polycodium stamineum (L.) Greene.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-23
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
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum140
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum4.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim3450
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1746
Precipitation, Maximum65
Precipitation, Minimum30
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)16.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee16
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorPurple


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodLate Summer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Polycodium stamineum</i> (L.) Greene

<i>Polycodium stamineum</i> (L.) Greene

<i>Polycodium stamineum</i> (L.) Greene

<i>Polycodium stamineum</i> (L.) Greene

<i>Polycodium stamineum</i> (L.) Greene

<i>Polycodium stamineum</i> (L.) Greene

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