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Neviusia alabamensis
Origin: Neviusia alabamensis is native to southeastern United states of America. Specifically, North Alabama.
Mike's
Opinion
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The Alabama Snow Wreath is a fairly respectable deciduous shrub. Due to the lack of multi-seasonal interest, I am unable to give it more praise. Although the clusters of white, showy, apetalous flowers are quite attractive through April to May, the shrub’s appearance is quite average the other 10 months of the year. It also has limited use within the commercial landscape as it is generally only used for screenings. Another slight issue with the plant is that it is suckering in nature, making the possibility for colony spreading in unwanted areas high if not properly maintained. Overall, it is a decent choice as it isn’t overly problematic and does look attractive with it’s unique blooms.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Rosaceae |
| Genus |
| Neviusia |
| Species |
| alabamensis |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6a - 7a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-28.9) - (-9.4) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| (-20) - 20 |
| Height |
| 0.9 - 1.8 m |
| Spread |
| 1.8 - 2.4 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Neviusisa alabamensis is a deciduous shrub in the rose family. It has red to brown exfoliating bark and the flowers are apetalous, grow in clusters known as cymes and are a collection of white soft textured stamens. The flowers somewhat resemble those of the Callistemon genus. It is upright in form and will typically grow to be around 1-2 m in height and will spread slightly wider. |
| Landscape |
| Alabama Snow Wreath makes for great screenings within the commercial landscape. |
| Cultivation |
| This shrub will do well in moderately moist, well drained soil. As it reaches maturity it becomes slightly more tolerant of dry soils. The shrub will tolerate part-heavy shade, however for optimal flowering it should be planted in full sun. |
| Shape |
| This shrub is upright in form. Reaching a height of roughly 1.8m. It is rounded in shape. With slightly drooping branches in maturity. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| ID Characteristic |
| Important characteristics to note when identifying this plant include the showy white stamens of the petalless flowers. The shrub has simple alternate leaves, with a reddish brown coloured bark. The bark is also exfoliating in habit. |
| Pests |
| There are no serious pests or diseases that commonly affect this plant. |
| Habitat |
| Neviusia alabamensis will typically be found growing naturally along river and stream banks, limestone woods or cliffs, and within rocky woods. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| The shrub’s bark is exfoliating in habit and has somewhat of a cinnamon brown colour. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Describe the bud fully using taxonomic terms including size, shape, colour, scales, and other related taxonomic regularities as they occur. 3 marks |
| Flower Description |
| Alabama Snow Wreath has very showy, white flowers that grow in cymes of roughly 3-8. The stamens have a very fluffy texture and are surrounded by sepals that are green in colour and spreading in habit. |
| Fruit Description |
| Alabama Snow Wreath produces an achene fruit that reaches roughly 0.63cm in size. The fruit has no ornamental value. |
| Colour Description |
| Foliage throughout the seasons remain a dull-medium green colour until leaves fall off in autumn. The flowers appear in april-may and are showy white. Bark remains a consistent light “cinnamon” brown colour throughout the year. |
| Texture Description |
| The shrubs bark is exfoliating in bait making the texture slightly coarse. The flowers have a soft texture whie leaves are leathery and double serate on the edges causing them to be slightly jagged in texture however the leaf itself is not at all prickly. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Troy University Herbarium, Troy, Alabama, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Neviusia alabamensis is propagated through softwood cuttings. In general it will root easily if propagated in this manner. It is also possible to complete propagation through root divisions. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| There are no documented ethnobotanical uses for this plant. Today, it’s only used in the landscape for its ornamental/screening value. |
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