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The Salmonberry (Spectabilis) is generally described as a perennial vine or subshrub. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Salmonberry (Spectabilis) has green foliage and inconspicuous purple flowers, with a moderate amount of conspicuous red fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the early spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the spring and continuing until spring. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Salmonberry (Spectabilis) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Salmonberry (Spectabilis) will reach up to 12 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 12 feet.
The Salmonberry (Spectabilis) is usually not commercially available except under contract. It can be propagated by bare root, container, cuttings, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have low vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -33°F. has high tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| General Type | Vine, Subshrub |
| Growth Period | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Duration | Perennial |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Plant Nativity | Native to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability | Contracting Only |
| Bloom Period | Early Spring |
|---|---|
| Displays Fall Colors | No |
| Shape/Growth Form | Multiple Stem |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Shade Tolerance | Intermediate |
| Height When Mature | 12 |
| Vegetative Spread | Slow |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Flower Conspicuousness | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Seasonality | Spring Spring |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) | Bare Root, Container, Cuttings, Seed |
|---|---|
| Moisture Requirements | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Minimum Temperature | -33 |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 10 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants | No |
| Toxic to Livestock | No |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Responds to Coppicing | No |
| pH Range | 5.7–7.2 pH |
|---|---|
| Precipitation Range | 14–14 inches/yr |
| Planting Density | 1700–2700 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures | Fine, Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 10 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days | 200 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Leaf Retention | No |
|---|---|
| Palatability | Medium |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Causes Livestock Bloating | None |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
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