Quadrella jamaicensis (Jacq.) J. Presl

Scientific Name: Quadrella jamaicensis (Jacq.) J. Presl


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Capparales / Capparaceae / Capparis L./ Quadrella jamaicensis (Jacq.) J. Presl

<i>Quadrella jamaicensis</i> (Jacq.) J. Presl
General Information
Usda SymbolQUJA2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsQUJA2

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Quadrella jamaicensis (Jacq.) J. Presl.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)40
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Hedge ToleranceLow
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1280
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationIrregular
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
Leaf RetentionYes
LifespanShort
Active Growth PeriodSpring
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorPurple
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)20.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee33
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Foliage TextureCoarse
Foliage Porosity SummerDense


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seed per Pound7840
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Quadrella jamaicensis</i> (Jacq.) J. Presl

<i>Quadrella jamaicensis</i> (Jacq.) J. Presl

<i>Quadrella jamaicensis</i> (Jacq.) J. Presl

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