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Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp. aspleniifolius
Lyonothamnus floribundus A. Gray ssp. aspleniifolius (Greene) P.H. Raven
Fernleaf Catalina Ironwood, Catalina Ironwood
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Synonym(s): Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp. asplenifolius, Lyonothamnus floribundus var. aspleniifolius
USDA Symbol: lyfla
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
A slender evergreen tree that can have a single, straight trunk or be branched from the base and shrub-like. It grows quickly from 30-50 ft. and maintains a good form. The exfoliating, red-brown bark; glossy, fern-like, divided leaves; and large, terminal clusters of white flowers with yellow centers are all attractive landscape features.
The genus name, meaning "Lyon's shrub," honors the discoverer, William Scrugham Lyon (1852-1916), a U.S. horticulturist and forester.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Tree
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Pinnate
Inflorescence: Panicle
Fruit Type: Follicle
Flower:
Size Class: 36-72 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CANative Distribution: Channel Islands, CA
Native Habitat: Dry slopes & bluffs below 500 ft.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Description: Well-drained soils with at least 15 in. precip./yr.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Propagation
Description: Propagation by seed is fast.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Seeds germinate without pretreatment.
Commercially Avail: yes
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
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 Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp. aspleniifolius in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp. aspleniifolius in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp. aspleniifolius
Metadata
Record Modified: 2011-08-26Research By: TWC Staff