Living Accession 6-180
Taxon
Erythrostemon mexicanus
Botanical Name
Seed Accession No.
890129DELEP Field
CAC Field 6Status
UnknownSurvived For
Planted 33 years ago
Survival and Performance
DateNo. PlantsNotes
1991(2)2 individuals planted in Aug
1992(2)data missing
1993(2)data missing
1994(2)4' tall, 1=minor tip damage, 1=froze to near ground, vigorous regrowth, healthy, flowers/fruit in 1993
1997(2)6' tall, stems froze back to 3' from tips, vigorous regrowth, healthy, flowers/fruit
2001(2)6.5'/7,5' tall, these plants freeze back to the base in some winters, healthy, flowers/fruit
2004(2)6'/6.5' tall, major freeze damage with stems killed to 1/2" in diameter, healthy growth but drought-stressed, some flowers/fruit
2006(2)6’/6’ tall, froze back 1-3’ from stem tips, healthy regrowth, flowers/fruit
2007(2)6.5’/6.5’ tall, froze back to stems 1/2" thick, vigorous recovery