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| Identification |
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Genus
Kochia
Species
scoparia
Variety
Cultivar
Acapulco Silver
Common names
burning bush
firebush
summer cypress
Family
CHENOPODIACEAE
Specimen number
S11758
Data source
HtZn p131
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' - 4'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Above 40� F
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Kochia scoparia 'Acapulco Silver' has an attractive autumn display of leaves. One of the common garden uses for this plant is in hedges and screens. This very tender plant can only survive nighttime temperatures of 40� Fahrenheit. Burning bush (also known as summer cypress and firebush) needs summer days with high heat. This plant does best in full sun. It needs soil that is moist, well drained.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Hedges and screens
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
yes
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Kochia scoparia 'Acapulco Silver' is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Kochia scoparia 'Acapulco Silver' has an annual life cycle. Leaves: Burning bush (locally known in some parts as summer cypress and firebush) has variegated leaves. This plant has silver tipped feathery leaves that turn red in fall.
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