Broomstick

Scientific Name: Trichilia hirta L.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Sapindales / Meliaceae / Trichilia P. Br./ Trichilia hirta L.

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General Information
Usda SymbolTRHI3
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsTRHI3

Plant Guide

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

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)40
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Fertility RequirementMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceLow
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim640
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum67
Precipitation, Minimum30
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)36
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

Coppice PotentialNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
LifespanShort
Low Growing GrassNo
BloatNone
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Fruit/Seed ColorRed
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)25.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee38
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seed per Pound24200
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndSpring
Fruit/Seed Period BeginWinter
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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