Botanical Name: Ephedra equisetina | |
Common Name: Bluestem Jointfir |
Plant Type
Conifer, Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
Green, Grey
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Allergenic
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a