Higuerillo

Scientific Name: Vitex divaricata Sw.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Lamiales / Verbenaceae / Vitex L./ Vitex divaricata Sw.

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General Information
Usda SymbolVIDI2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsVIDI2

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Higuerillo is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)40
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceLow
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1280
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum120
Precipitation, Minimum43
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationRounded
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodSpring
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorBlue
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)45.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee25
Growth RateSlow
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seed per Pound4080
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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