Lyonothamnus floribundus asplenifolius

Botanical name: Lyonothamnus floribundus asplenifolius
Family: Rosaceae ~ rose
Common name: Santa Cruz Island Ironwood
Lab number: 1
Sunset page: 424
EBMUD page:

Plant info

Etymology:
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Origin & Habitat:

Appearance and attributes

Size and growth rate

H: 20-35'
W:15'
Average

Plant type

Evergreen tree

Plant form

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Texture

Coarse

Noteworthy characteristics

Peeling bark, fall color, handsome in groves

Leaf

Shape: 3-7 deeply notched lobed leaflets
Color: Green above, gray and hairy beneath
Margin: Lobed or scalloped

Flower

W: 8-18'
Shape: Round
Color: White

Cultural Issues and Care

Exposure

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Water

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Soil preferences

Well-drained, prefers loam

Fertilizer

None, NPK spring, organic matter, special, tolerates serpentine, other

Cultural tolerances

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Cultural challenges

Suffers chlorosis in heavy soil

Propogation

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Pest & diseases

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Pruning

As desired in winter

Sunset zones

14-17, 19-24

Hardiness

Landscape uses

Landscape uses

Plant mass, woodland gardens

Companion plants

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Reference pages

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