Spineless Horsebrush
Spineless Horsebrush
Tetradymia canescens
Plant type:
Shrub,
Subshrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
Moderate
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Alkaline
Location
Min elevation:
1300
Max elevation:
9700
Counties:
Apache County,
Coconino County,
Mohave County,
Navajo County
Reproduction & Growth
Germination requirements:
cold stratification 3-4 weeks
Survival:
High
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Fire
Best suited for these management goals:
Pollinator habitat
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
toxic for some animals
Notes:
Known to kill sheep by "Bighead" diesease