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Dendromecon harfordii (Harford's tree poppy)
Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Dendromecon harfordii Kellogg

Harford's tree poppy, Channel Island tree poppy

Papaveraceae (Poppy Family)

USDA Symbol: DEHA3

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub , Tree
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 6-12 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Dec

Distribution

USA: CA
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Description: Well-drained

Benefit

Use Ornamental: Showy, blue-green foliage
Interesting Foliage: yes

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA

Bibliography

Bibref 995 - Native Landscaping from El Paso to L.A. (2000) Wasowski, S. and A. Wasowski

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Dendromecon harfordii in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Dendromecon harfordii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Dendromecon harfordii

Metadata

Record Modified: 2009-02-20
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