Equisetum hyemale

Wetland plant. Can be very invasive in warmer regions. Used for floral arrangements.

Equisetum hyemale

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Common Name horsetail
Landscape Zone LZ2
Firewise Rating AT RISK Firewise (3)
Urban Use Low
Invasive Yes
Native Yes
Utility Use Yes
Ladder Potential without Pruning No
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 7
Sun Exposure Partial Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils High
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance Medium
Pest Resistance High
Growth Rate Fast
Plant Form Columnar
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 3
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 0.9
Trunk Size Multi-stem >= 6
Bark Smooth
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Evergreen
Leaf Color Green None
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Surface Glabrous
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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