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Wasowski, Sally and Andy
Adenostoma sparsifolium
Adenostoma sparsifolium Torr.
Redshank, Ribbon Bush, Ribbonwood
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ADSP
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Size Class: 12-36 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CANative Distribution: S. CA
Native Habitat: Dry, chaparral slopes & mesas away from the coast and below 6000 ft.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Dry soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Propagation
Description: Can be propagated by seed.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Hard seed coats require scarification. Soak in H2SO4 for 15 minutes or sow seeds in soil in flats and burn pine needles on the soil surface.
Commercially Avail: yes
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Bibliography
Bibref 995 - Native Landscaping from El Paso to L.A. (2000) Wasowski, S. and A. WasowskiSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Adenostoma sparsifolium in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Adenostoma sparsifolium in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Adenostoma sparsifolium
Metadata
Record Modified: 2009-02-20Research By: TWC Staff