Cassiope fastigiata

Cassiope fastigiata is a shrub.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Cassiope fastigiata 11.1 History 11.2 Cassiope fastigiata in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Cassiope fastigiata was already described and the name validly published by Nathaniel Wallich. It was not until 1834, however, that David Don reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.

[edit] Taxonomy

Cassiope fastigiata is a species in the genus Cassiope (mountain heather) which contains 12 species and belongs to the family of the Ericaceae (Heath Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The shrubs grow to a height of approximately 0,25 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Cassiope fastigiata is an evergreen plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are dark green and lanceolate.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are bell-shaped. The plants bloom from April to May. The flowers are arranged solitary.

The fruits are loculicidal capsules.

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[edit] Distribution

Cassiope fastigiata is native to the Himalaya and China.

[edit] Cultivation

Cassiope fastigiata prefers a sunny to half shady site and can withstand temperatures down to -12,2º C. It grows best in soils that are moist.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Cassiope fastigiata

[edit] History

[edit] Cassiope fastigiata in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

More pictures of Cassiope fastigiata in the

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Cassiope fastigiatafr:Cassiope fastigiata