Living Accession 6-136
Taxon
Acacia ampliceps
Botanical Name
Seed Accession No.
900045DELEP Field
CAC Field 6Status
UnknownSurvived For
Planted 33 years ago
Survival and Performance
DateNo. PlantsNotes
1991(4)4 individuals planted in Apr
1993(4)7-9' tall, froze to ground, vigorous regrowth from base, numerous root suckers in 1992
1994(4)7' tall, froze back 3 from stem tips at ca. 25°F, froze to ground at 18°F; rapid recovery, many root suckers, flowers in 1993
1995(3)6-9' tall, froze to near ground, vigorous, healthy regrowth, flowers
1997(4 + suckers)To 7' tall, froze to ground, vigorous regrowth
2001(4 + suckers)To 8' tall, these plants freeze to the ground each year, vigorous regrowth, flowers
2004(suckers)Original plants are gone-removed in 2001, but a few suckers continue to emerge each year and freeze to the ground the following winter.
2006(suckers)4-5.5’ tall, froze to ground, healthy, vigorous regrowth
2007(suckers)4-6’ tall, froze to ground (stems to 1" thick killed), healthy, vigorous regrowth