Family: Loganiaceae
Genus: Desfontainia (des-fon-TAY-nee-uh) (Info)
Species: spinosa (spy-NO-suh) (Info)
Synonym:Desfontainea spinosa
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Category:
Shrubs
Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Red
Red-Orange
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Leathery-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting:
Ferment seeds before storing
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