Zenobia cassinefolia (Vent.) Pollard

Scientific Name: Zenobia cassinefolia (Vent.) Pollard


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ericales / Ericaceae / Zenobia D. Don/ Zenobia cassinefolia (Vent.) Pollard

<i>Zenobia cassinefolia</i> (Vent.) Pollard
General Information
Usda SymbolZECA2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrub
Native LocationsZECA2

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Zenobia cassinefolia (Vent.) Pollard.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)2
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceNone
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum110
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum6.5
pH, Minimum5.4
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim100
Precipitation, Maximum70
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)16
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGray-Green
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)6.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee6
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed per Pound54000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodEarly Summer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Zenobia cassinefolia</i> (Vent.) Pollard

<i>Zenobia cassinefolia</i> (Vent.) Pollard

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