| Common Name | Latin Name | Plant Family |
|---|---|---|
|
Greasewood |
Adenostoma fasciculatum |
Rosaceae |
The wood has been used in basketry[257].
A gum from the plant has been used as a glue[257].
Plants have an extensive spreading root system that helps to bind the soil together. They are planted on slopes and other fragile soils for the prevention of soil erosion[181].
Large roots burn well and have been used for firewood[257].
Branches have been tied together then burnt for use as a torch[257].
Cultivation & Habitat
Seed – we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse in early spring. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow the plants on for at least their first winter in a greenhouse or cold frame, planting them out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Cuttings could be tried in August of half-ripe wood, preferably with a heel, in a frame.
Layering.
Requires a sheltered sunny position in a well-drained soil[182, 200] and protection from cold winds[200].
Plants are not very hardy in Britain and do not withstand exposure to prolonged winter frosts though they succeed outdoors in the milder areas of the country[182, 200]. In colder areas they are best grown against a south or south-west facing wall[200].
The leaves are resinous and catch fire easily[181]. They have a pleasant aroma[200].
South-western N. America – California to Mexico.
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