Ephedra altissima (High-climbing Joint Fir)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ephedraceae |
| Genus | Ephedra |
| Species | altissima |
| Category | Perennials, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to the Canary Islands and Southern Europe. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5a - 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | - 20 to 1 |
| Temperature (°F) | 4 to 34 |
| Height | 2 m |
| Spread | 2 m |
| Flowering Period | February, March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | An evergreen shrub that is in leaf all year. The plant produces long, spindly, needle-like leaves. |
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Landscape | In beds, or as a single specimen. |
| Propagation | Propagate by sowing seed in autumn in a greenhouse. |
| Cultivation | Requires well-drained loamy soil in full sun. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Rocky calcareous slopes, 10 - 700 m above sea level. |
| Fruit Description | Fruit produced between April and May. |
Photographs
Ephedra altissima, form. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.