Blackbrush

Scientific Name: Coleogyne ramosissima Torr.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rosales / Rosaceae / Coleogyne Torr./ Coleogyne ramosissima Torr.

Blackbrush
General Information
Usda SymbolCORA
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrub
Native LocationsCORA

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Blackbrush.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-18
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum140
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum5.9
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim700
Precipitation, Maximum16
Precipitation, Minimum6
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Active Growth PeriodSummer
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorWhite-Gray
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)6.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee5
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound21774
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
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 Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityContracting Only
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

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

Blackbrush

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