Uses
Toxic parts
Edible uses
Notes
Fruit
Material uses
The branches can be made into brooms[4].
Very tolerant of trimming, it can be grown as a medium to tall hedge[5].Unknown part
Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Hedge
Earth stabiliser
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[7]. Cuttings of mature wood of the current year's growth, 15 - 25cm long preferably with a heel, in a sheltered bed outdoors in winter. High percentage[8][5].
Division of suckers in winter. They can be planted out direct into their permanent positions.Practical Plants is currently lacking information on propagation instructions of Symphoricarpos occidentalis. Help us fill in the blanks! Edit this page to add your knowledge.
Cultivation
A very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -40°c[5].
Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[5].Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Symphoricarpos occidentalis. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.
Polycultures & Guilds
There are no polycultures listed which include Symphoricarpos occidentalis.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
This table shows all the data stored for this plant.
- Strong wind
- Maritime exposure
References
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- ? 3.03.1 Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books ISBN 3874292169 (1984-00-00)
- ? 4.04.14.24.34.44.54.6 Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. ISBN 0-88192-453-9 (1998-00-00)
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- ? Gordon. A. G. and Rowe. D. C. f. Seed Manual for Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. ()
- ? Dirr. M. A. and Heuser. M. W. The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation. Athens Ga. Varsity Press ISBN 0942375009 (1987-00-00)
- ? Sheat. W. G. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. MacMillan and Co (1948-00-00)
- ? 9.09.1 Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray (1981-00-00)
- ? F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
- ? Fernald. M. L. Gray's Manual of Botany. American Book Co. (1950-00-00)