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