Bluestem Joint Fir Ephedra equisetina Introduced 2004
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Height: 4-6' Width: 3-8' Blooms: Spring Sun: Full sun to partial shade Soil Moisture: Moderate to xeric Hardiness: USDA zones 4b-9 (up to 7,000') Culture: Garden loam, clay or sandy soil Year Introduced/Recommended: 2004
Description
Finely textured blue-green stems with a conspicuous froth of yellow blooms often followed by red berries. Related to conifers. Bluestem joint fir is extremely heat and drought tolerant. Dense branching provides excellent winter interest. Shrub. Xeriscape.
