Purshia plicata 13721
Author: (David Don (1799-1841)) Johannes Theodoor Henrard (1881-1974)Family: Rosaceae Subfamily: Dryadoideae Tribe: Dryadeae
Genus: Purshia
Synonym(s): Cowania plicata
English name: Antelope bush
Zone: California
References
- Trees and Shrubs Online, International Dendrology Society. Purshia plicata
Purshia plicata Observed in Mexico by Pedro B. Dávila Valdés (license)
References for the genus
- Flora of North America. Purshia
General specifications
Biological type: shrub
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 6,5ft x 4,9ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: slow
Flowering time from April until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Ecology in its country of origin
Rainfall: 400-1000mm
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 6,5ft x 4,9ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: slow
Flowering time from April until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Ecology in its country of origin
Rainfall: 400-1000mm
Sowing instructions
SPRING Soak the seeds in warm water of 86°F for 24h (Change the water every 12 hours) until the seeds swell. Keep in refrigerator at 39°F for 12 weeks in humid substrat. Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 64-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight.
The average seed weight is 306,7 per gram (0,00326g).
Germination references for the genus
- USDA Forest Service's Woody Plant Seed Manual, John K. Francis and Craig D.Whitesell. 2008. Address
The average seed weight is 306,7 per gram (0,00326g).
Germination references for the genus
- USDA Forest Service's Woody Plant Seed Manual, John K. Francis and Craig D.Whitesell. 2008. Address
Experiences in the garden
16-01-21A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Rare Palm Seeds. Stock
31-03-21 Sown 10 seeds in a seed plate F and germinated at 26-05-21 but the seedlings did not survive.
Protocol: Spring 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light
08-01-24 Sown 20 seeds in a seed plate ½ and germinated at 18-04-24, result: 1 units in Serre8.
Protocol: Spring Soak 86°F 24h Strat Hum 8wk 5mm Sowing mix+Sand 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light
17-12-24 Sown 12 seeds in a seed plate F, they did not geminate in Serre5.
Protocol: Spring Soak 86°F 24h Strat Hum 12wk 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light