Lyonothamnus floribundus var. aspleniifolius
Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood
Plant Facts
Scientific Name | Lyonothamnus floribundus var. aspleniifolius |
Principal Common Name | Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood |
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Description | An evergreen tree with lobed or scallop-edged leaves with red-brown bark and showy white flowers. |
General Comments | A California native tree not readily available in the trade. It requires good drainage and sometimes suffers in heavy soils. Easy to grow near the coast. |
Origin | California Channel Islands |
Nativity | |
Height Range | 20 - 0 FT |
Spread Range | 15 - 0 FT |
Flower Showy | Y |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
USDA Zones | 8a : 8b : 9a : 9b : 10a : 10b |
Leaf Color | Dark Green |
Leaf Texture | Fern-like : Fine |
Form | Small Tree |
Flower Color | White |
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Ease of Growing | Average |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | Medium : Sparse |
Outstanding Features | Flower : Form : Seaside tolerant |
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