Purshia mexicana (D. Don) Henrickson var. stansburiana (Torr.) S.L. Welsh

Scientific Name: Purshia mexicana (D. Don) Henrickson var. stansburiana (Torr.) S.L. Welsh


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rosales / Rosaceae / Purshia DC. ex Poir./ Purshia mexicana (D. Don) Henrickson var. stansburiana (Torr.) S.L. Welsh

<i>Purshia mexicana</i> (D. Don) Henrickson var. stansburiana (Torr.) S.L. Welsh
General Information
Usda SymbolPUMES
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsPUMES

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Purshia mexicana (D. Don) Henrickson var. stansburiana (Torr.) S.L. Welsh.

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 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum115
Hedge ToleranceHigh
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum7.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim10
Precipitation, Maximum20
Precipitation, Minimum8
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)6
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSummer
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationLow
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)25.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee10
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound64267
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 PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Purshia mexicana</i> (D. Don) Henrickson var. stansburiana (Torr.) S.L. Welsh

<i>Purshia mexicana</i> (D. Don) Henrickson var. stansburiana (Torr.) S.L. Welsh

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