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Gopher Apple
Licania michauxii
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| Gopher Apple is a tough plant that spreads well
even in poor soil types. |
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Leaves
Glossy, evergreen, 2-4 inch alternate, leaves
are long and narrow with rounded tips and prominant veining. Because of the shape and
texture of its leaves, the Gopher Apple resembles an oak seedling.
Flowers
Tiny clusters of yellow-green flowers, blooming at branch tips in early summer
Fruit
Oval fruits, 1 inch long, sport a
white with a purplish tinge when ripe.
Trunk
Low plant with dark brown undergrown
stems
Propagation
Propagated by seed. Not suited for
containers.
Landscape usage
Gopher apple can be used as a woody groundcover in dry, sandy areas. It will
tolerate occasional mowing.
Interesting Facts
Gopher Apples was named for the
French botanist André Michaux, who traveled in the United States and described this plant
in his journal in the late 1700's. |
Gopher Apple
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Summary
Type: Shrub
Salt Tolerant: Moderate
Height: 1-8 ft
Spread: N/A
Growth Rate: Slow
Light: Full- part sun
Water: Low
Hardiness: High
Native: Yes
Wildlife: Yes
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For more detailed information on this
plant go to:
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