Re: Greasewood


Patti wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Just a quick question.  My son has a science question of which I'm not
> sure the answer.  Can anyone help?   What does Adenostoma ( Chamise,
> greasewood) need to reproduce?  Western Garden Book doesn't say, nor do
> any of the websites we've checked.  Any help would be greatly
> appreciated!
>
> Thanks,
> Patti

Fire is a big help.  It is the first plant to reproduce after a fire.  It
may have shoots within a week after the fire.  it also stops other plants
from growing close to it.  It is the biggest fuel for most fires.


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                 Robert Anspach---Robans@att.net
                 Docent at The Fullerton Arboretum
                 Assistant Co-ordinator-Children's Garden,
                 Orange County Master Garden
                 Trust everybody but cut the cards,
                 even if your playing with a marked deck



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