Polygonum tataricum L.

Scientific Name: Polygonum tataricum L.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Caryophyllidae / Polygonales / Polygonaceae / Fagopyrum Mill./ Polygonum tataricum L.

<i>Polygonum tataricum</i> L.
General Information
Usda SymbolPOTA3
GroupDicot
Life CycleAnnual
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsPOTA3

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Polygonum tataricum L. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)42
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum155
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum6.5
pH, Minimum4.6
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)8
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSummer
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormSingle Crown
Growth RateRapid
Height, Mature (feet)1.4
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Seed per Pound20000
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seedling VigorHigh
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateNone
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodMid Summer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Polygonum tataricum</i> L.

<i>Polygonum tataricum</i> L.

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