Eastern Swampprivet

Scientific Name: Forestiera acuminata (Michx.) Poir.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Scrophulariales / Oleaceae / Forestiera Poir./ Forestiera acuminata (Michx.) Poir.

Eastern Swampprivet
General Information
Usda SymbolFOAC
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsFOAC

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Eastern Swampprivet.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-18
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum140
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum6.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim700
Precipitation, Maximum50
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSummer
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)33.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee30
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Seed Spread RateSlow
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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

Eastern Swampprivet

Eastern Swampprivet

Eastern Swampprivet

Eastern Swampprivet

Eastern Swampprivet

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