Accepted Symbol
BEPE
Symbol
BEPE
Scientific Name
Beilschmiedia Pendula
Common Name
Slugwood
Category
Dicot
Genus
Beilschmiedia
Family
Lauraceae
Family Symbol
LAURAC
Family Common Name
Laurel Family
Ecology and Taxonomy Data
Orders
Liliales
Subclass
Liliidae
Class
Liliopsida
Division
Magnoliophyta
Superdivision
Spermatophyta
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Kingdom
Plantae
Itis Tsn
42750
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Forb/herb
Native Status
L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Morphology/Physiology
Bloat
None
Coppice Potential
No
Fall Conspicuous
No
Fire Resistance
No
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Conspicuous
No
Foliage Color
Green
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fruit Color
Black
Fruit Conspicuous
No
Height At Base Age
30
Maximum Feet
90
Height
No
Mature Feet
Yes
Leaf Retention
No
Lifespan
None
Low Growing Grass
No
Growth Data
Adapted To Coarse Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Medium Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Fine Textured Soils
No
Cold Stratification Required
No
Fertility Requirement
Medium
Frost Free Days
365
Hedge Tolerance
Low
Ph Minimum
4.0
Ph Maximum
7.0
Planting Density Per Acre
320
Maximum
640
Precipitation Minimum
70
Precipitation Maximum
174
Root Depth
36
Shade Tolerance
40
Reproduction Data
Bloom Period
Spring
Fruit Seed Period Begin
Year Round
Fruit Seed Period End
Year Round
Fruit Seed Persistence
Yes
Propogated By Bare Root
No
Propogated By Bulbs
No
Propogated By Container
No
Propogated By Corms
No
Propogated By Cuttings
No
Propogated By Seed
Yes
Propogated By Sod
No
Propogated By Sprigs
No
Propogated By Tubers
No
Small Grain
No
Sustainibility Data
Berry Nut Seed Product
No
Christmas Tree Product
No
Fodder Product
No
Lumber Product
Yes
Naval Store Product
No
Nursery Stock Product
No
Palatable Browse Animal
Medium
Palatable Human
No
Post Product
Yes
Pulpwood Product
No
Veneer Product
No
