Longleaf Jointfir

Ephedra trifurca Torr. ex S. Watson - Mormon-tea family

Size

Mature Height: Up to around 15.0 feet

Planting Distance: 4.0 feet

Plant Type: Shrub

Root Depth: 6 inches

Growth Form: Multiple Stem

Growth Rate: Moderate

Features

Flower Color: Yellow

Conspicuous Flowers: Yes

Bloom Time: Spring

Seasonal Growth: Spring and Summer

Evergreen: Yes

Fall Colors: No

Conditions

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

Clay Soil Tolerance: No

Sandy Soil Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: None

Flood Tolerance: None

Fire Tolerance: None

Salt Tolerance: High

Native Range

USA: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas
MEX: Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest

Regional Native Status: L48 (N)

State-level native status is based on data available through Plants of the World Online. Regional Native Status comes from the USDA Plants Database. For more detailed native status information, please refer to BONAP.