Bastard Redwood

Scientific Name: Chrysophyllum argenteum Jacq.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ebenales / Sapotaceae / Chrysophyllum L./ Chrysophyllum argenteum Jacq.

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General Information
Usda SymbolCHAR6
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsCHAR6

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Bastard Redwood.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)40
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)36
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim640
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Fire ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionYes
Active Growth PeriodYear Round
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ColorBlue
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Growth FormSingle Crown
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee25
Height, Mature (feet)15.0


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndYear Round
Fruit/Seed Period BeginYear Round


Suitability/Use

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