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    Ephedra minuta

    Also Known As

    • Dwarf Joint Fir

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Ephedra minuta plant details

    Ephedra minuta is an evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. and red fruit. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ephedra minuta

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: ephedraceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ephedra minuta

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Primitive conifer relative that thrives in hot dry places. This is a great rock garden plant with the stems developing a blue-green color and looking especially nice with the small red seed 'cones'. Found in the mountains of Sichuan China.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Ephedra minuta plant

    How to Grow Ephedra minuta

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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