desert ceanothus

Ceanothus greggii

Plant type:
Shrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
High,
Moderate,
Low
Seedling rate:
NA

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline

Location

Min elevation:
900
Max elevation:
3000
Counties:
Clark,
Lincoln,
Nye

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Moderate,
Low
Germination overall:
Moderate
Germination rate:
Fast
Germination requirements:
1
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
Low
Lifespan:
Long,
Moderate
Survival:
Moderate,
Low

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Disturbance
Fire
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Increased soil health
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Genetics
Commercial availability:
Rarely available
Notes:
Germination require heat stimulation or scarification
Citations:

Plumer 1977, Keeley & Zedler 1978, Zammit & Zedler 1992, Hardig & Soltis 2000, Zouhar 2000

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