Tietongue

Scientific Name: Coccoloba diversifolia Jacq.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Caryophyllidae / Polygonales / Polygonaceae / Coccoloba P. Br./ Coccoloba diversifolia Jacq.

Tietongue
General Information
Usda SymbolCODI8
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsCODI8

Plant Guide

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

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)40
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceLow
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim640
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)36
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationRounded
Resprout AbilityNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Active Growth PeriodSpring
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage TextureMedium
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)25.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee38
Growth RateModerate
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Fruit/Seed ColorPurple
Foliage Porosity WinterDense


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seed per Pound8069
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndYear Round
Fruit/Seed Period BeginYear Round
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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

Tietongue

Tietongue

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