Ephedra altissima (High-climbing Joint Fir)
Botanical Information
Family | Ephedraceae |
Genus | Ephedra |
Species | altissima |
Category | Perennials, Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Native to the Canary Islands and Southern Europe. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5a - 9a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | - 20 to 1 |
Temperature (°F) | 4 to 34 |
Height | 2 m |
Spread | 2 m |
Flowering Period | February, March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | An evergreen shrub that is in leaf all year. The plant produces long, spindly, needle-like leaves. |
Shape | Bushy. |
Landscape | In beds, or as a single specimen. |
Propagation | Propagate by sowing seed in autumn in a greenhouse. |
Cultivation | Requires well-drained loamy soil in full sun. |
Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
Notable Specimens | Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | Rocky calcareous slopes, 10 - 700 m above sea level. |
Fruit Description | Fruit produced between April and May. |