Ephedra altissima
HIGH CLIMBING JOINT FIR
Ephedraceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub or scrambling climber

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: dark green

Ornamental Fruit: red on females

Edibility: herbalist herb
 
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Ephedra altissima
HIGH CLIMBING JOINT FIR
Ephedraceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub or scrambling climber

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: dark green

Ornamental Fruit: red on females

Edibility: herbalist herb


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, contemporary & dry style designs

Uses: informal screen, groundcovers, trellis, spillover

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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