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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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    Ephedra californica

    aka California Ephedra, California Jointfir, Cañatillo, Desert Tea

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 6'-20'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ephedra californica foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Ephedra viridis

    aka Green Jointfir, Mormon Tea

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ephedra viridis foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Ephedra regeliana

    aka Miniature Joint Fir

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-7b

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • sun
    • low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ephedra regeliana form by James roberts
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    Ephedra chilensis

    aka Ephedra americana andina, Ephedra americana v. andina, Ephedra andina, Pingo Pingo

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ephedra chilensis form by Heretiq
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    Ephedra equisetina

    aka Bluestem Joint Fir

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4b-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 3'-8'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ephedra equisetina foliage by Plant Select®
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