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    Ephedra tweediana

    Also Known As

    • Horsetail

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 10'-15'
    • W: 6"-12'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Ephedra tweediana plant details

    Ephedra tweediana is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ephedra tweediana

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ephedraceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ephedra tweediana

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Ephedra tweediana plant

    How to Grow Ephedra tweediana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 6'-20'

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    Size

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    Width: 3'

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    aka Miniature Joint Fir

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • sun
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    aka Dwarf Joint Fir

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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