Greasewood

Adenostoma fasciculatum

Basic Information

Family: Rosaceae

Genus: adenostoma

Plant ID (slug): adenostoma-fasciculatum

Numeric ID: 20216

USDA Hardiness: 7-10

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Adenostoma fasciculatum is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

South-western N. America - California to Mexico.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Antirheumatic Disinfectant A decoction of the leaves and branches has been applied externally in the treatment of rheumatism and as a wash for infected, sore or swollen parts of the body[257].