Smooth Horsetail

Scientific Name: Equisetum laevigatum A. Braun


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / / Equisetophyta / Equisetopsida / / Equisetales / Equisetaceae / Equisetum L./ Equisetum laevigatum A. Braun

Smooth Horsetail
General Information
Usda SymbolEQLA
GroupHorsetail
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsEQLA

Plant Guide

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

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseLow
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum90
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum6.5
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim11000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim4800
Precipitation, Maximum45
Precipitation, Minimum10
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)10
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationErect
ToxicityModerate
Active Growth PeriodSpring
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)5.0
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormSingle Crown
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Seed Spread RateModerate
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
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

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