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

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