Rhamnus caroliniana Walter var. mollis Fernald
Scientific Name: Rhamnus caroliniana Walter var. mollis Fernald
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rhamnales / Rhamnaceae / Frangula Mill./ Rhamnus caroliniana Walter var. mollis Fernald
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | RHCAM |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | ShrubTree, |
| Native Locations | RHCAM |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Rhamnus caroliniana Walter var. mollis Fernald.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -27 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Low |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | Low |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 168 |
| pH, Maximum | 7.5 |
| pH, Minimum | 6.0 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 1280 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 640 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 51 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 16 |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| Coppice Potential | No |
|---|---|
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Bloat | None |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Foliage Texture | Coarse |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Lifespan | Short |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 20.0 |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 35 |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Form | Single Crown |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Black |
Reproduction
| Small Grain | No |
|---|---|
| Seed Spread Rate | Rapid |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | No |
| Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
| Bloom Period | Late Spring |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
