Wasowski, Sally and Andy
Adenostoma sparsifolium Torr.
Redshank, Ribbon bush, Ribbonwood
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
This erect, tree-like
shrub grows 6-18 ft. high. The
bark is red-brown and freely exfoliating. Twigs are green. Small, white, tubular flowers occur in open, showy clusters.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Shrub Flower:
Fruit: Size Class: 12-36 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CA
Native Distribution: S. CA
Native Habitat: Dry, chaparral slopes & mesas away from the coast and below 6000 ft.
USDA Native Status: L48(N) Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Dry soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Last Update: 2009-02-20
