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Dactylis glomerata L.
orchardgrass
DAGL
Summary |
Duration |
Perennial |
Growth Habit |
Graminoid |
Native Status |
L48 (I), AK (I), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (I), GL (I), SPM (I) |
Federal T/E Status |
|
National Wetland Indicator |
UPL, FACU+ |
|
Morphology/Physiology |
Active Growth Period |
Spring and Fall |
After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
Moderate |
Bloat |
None |
C:N Ratio |
Low |
Coppice Potential |
No |
Fall Conspicuous |
No |
Fire Resistant |
No |
Flower Color |
Yellow |
Flower Conspicuous |
No |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer |
Dense |
Foliage Porosity Winter |
Porous |
Foliage Texture |
Fine |
Fruit/Seed Color |
Brown |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
No |
Growth Form |
Bunch |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
|
Height, Mature (feet) |
3.00 |
Known Allelopath |
No |
Leaf Retention |
No |
Lifespan |
Moderate |
Low Growing Grass |
No |
Nitrogen Fixation |
|
Resprout Ability |
No |
Shape and Orientation |
Erect |
Toxicity |
None |
|
Growth Requirements |
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
No |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
No |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance |
Low |
CaCO3 Tolerance |
Low |
Cold Stratification Required |
No |
Drought Tolerance |
Medium |
Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
Fire Tolerance |
Medium |
Frost Free Days, Minimum |
120 |
Hedge Tolerance |
None |
Moisture Use |
Medium |
pH, Minimum |
5.00 |
pH, Maximum |
7.50 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
|
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
|
Precipitation, Minimum |
32 |
Precipitation, Maximum |
65 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
12 |
Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
Shade Tolerance |
Tolerant |
Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
-33 |
|
Reproduction |
Bloom Period |
Mid Spring |
Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
Fruit/Seed Abundance |
High |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Spring |
Fruit/Seed Period End |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Persistence |
No |
Propagated by Bare Root |
No |
Propagated by Bulb |
No |
Propagated by Container |
No |
Propagated by Corm |
No |
Propagated by Cuttings |
No |
Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
Propagated by Sod |
No |
Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
Propagated by Tubers |
No |
Seed per Pound |
427200 |
Seed Spread Rate |
Slow |
Seedling Vigor |
High |
Small Grain |
No |
Vegetative Spread Rate |
None |
|
Suitability/Use |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
No |
Christmas Tree Product |
No |
Fodder Product |
Yes |
Fuelwood Product |
None |
Lumber Product |
No |
Naval Store Product |
No |
Nursery Stock Product |
No |
Palatable Browse Animal |
Medium |
Palatable Graze Animal |
High |
Palatable Human |
No |
Post Product |
No |
Protein Potential |
Medium |
Pulpwood Product |
No |
Veneer Product |
No |
|
Dactylis glomerata L.
orchardgrass
DAGL Cultivar: Able
Summary |
Duration |
Perennial |
Growth Habit |
Graminoid |
Native Status |
L48 (I), AK (I), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (I), GL (I), SPM (I) |
Federal T/E Status |
|
National Wetland Indicator |
UPL, FACU+ |
|
Morphology/Physiology |
Active Growth Period |
Spring |
After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
Rapid |
Bloat |
None |
C:N Ratio |
Low |
Coppice Potential |
No |
Fall Conspicuous |
No |
Fire Resistant |
No |
Flower Color |
Yellow |
Flower Conspicuous |
No |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer |
Moderate |
Foliage Porosity Winter |
Porous |
Foliage Texture |
Medium |
Fruit/Seed Color |
Brown |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
No |
Growth Form |
Bunch |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
|
Height, Mature (feet) |
4.00 |
Known Allelopath |
No |
Leaf Retention |
No |
Lifespan |
Moderate |
Low Growing Grass |
No |
Nitrogen Fixation |
|
Resprout Ability |
No |
Shape and Orientation |
Erect |
Toxicity |
None |
|
Growth Requirements |
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
No |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance |
None |
CaCO3 Tolerance |
High |
Cold Stratification Required |
No |
Drought Tolerance |
Medium |
Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
Fire Tolerance |
Medium |
Frost Free Days, Minimum |
145 |
Hedge Tolerance |
|
Moisture Use |
Medium |
pH, Minimum |
5.00 |
pH, Maximum |
7.50 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
|
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
|
Precipitation, Minimum |
30 |
Precipitation, Maximum |
60 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
12 |
Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
Shade Tolerance |
Intermediate |
Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
-43 |
|
Reproduction |
Bloom Period |
Late Spring |
Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
Fruit/Seed Abundance |
High |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Period End |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Persistence |
No |
Propagated by Bare Root |
No |
Propagated by Bulb |
No |
Propagated by Container |
No |
Propagated by Corm |
No |
Propagated by Cuttings |
No |
Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
Propagated by Sod |
No |
Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
Propagated by Tubers |
No |
Seed per Pound |
427200 |
Seed Spread Rate |
Slow |
Seedling Vigor |
High |
Small Grain |
No |
Vegetative Spread Rate |
None |
|
Suitability/Use |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
No |
Christmas Tree Product |
No |
Fodder Product |
Yes |
Fuelwood Product |
None |
Lumber Product |
No |
Naval Store Product |
No |
Nursery Stock Product |
No |
Palatable Browse Animal |
Medium |
Palatable Graze Animal |
High |
Palatable Human |
No |
Post Product |
No |
Protein Potential |
Medium |
Pulpwood Product |
No |
Veneer Product |
No |
|
Dactylis glomerata L.
orchardgrass
DAGL Cultivar: Akaroa
Summary |
Duration |
Perennial |
Growth Habit |
Graminoid |
Native Status |
L48 (I), AK (I), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (I), GL (I), SPM (I) |
Federal T/E Status |
|
National Wetland Indicator |
UPL, FACU+ |
|
Morphology/Physiology |
Active Growth Period |
Fall, Winter and Spring |
After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
Rapid |
Bloat |
None |
C:N Ratio |
Low |
Coppice Potential |
No |
Fall Conspicuous |
No |
Fire Resistant |
No |
Flower Color |
Yellow |
Flower Conspicuous |
No |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer |
Moderate |
Foliage Porosity Winter |
Porous |
Foliage Texture |
Medium |
Fruit/Seed Color |
Brown |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
No |
Growth Form |
Bunch |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
|
Height, Mature (feet) |
4.00 |
Known Allelopath |
No |
Leaf Retention |
No |
Lifespan |
Moderate |
Low Growing Grass |
No |
Nitrogen Fixation |
|
Resprout Ability |
No |
Shape and Orientation |
Erect |
Toxicity |
None |
|
Growth Requirements |
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
No |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance |
None |
CaCO3 Tolerance |
High |
Cold Stratification Required |
No |
Drought Tolerance |
High |
Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
Fire Tolerance |
Medium |
Frost Free Days, Minimum |
180 |
Hedge Tolerance |
|
Moisture Use |
Low |
pH, Minimum |
5.70 |
pH, Maximum |
8.00 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
|
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
|
Precipitation, Minimum |
16 |
Precipitation, Maximum |
60 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
12 |
Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
Shade Tolerance |
Intermediate |
Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
7 |
|
Reproduction |
Bloom Period |
Early Spring |
Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
Fruit/Seed Abundance |
High |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Spring |
Fruit/Seed Period End |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Persistence |
No |
Propagated by Bare Root |
No |
Propagated by Bulb |
No |
Propagated by Container |
No |
Propagated by Corm |
No |
Propagated by Cuttings |
No |
Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
Propagated by Sod |
No |
Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
Propagated by Tubers |
No |
Seed per Pound |
427200 |
Seed Spread Rate |
Slow |
Seedling Vigor |
High |
Small Grain |
No |
Vegetative Spread Rate |
None |
|
Suitability/Use |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
No |
Christmas Tree Product |
No |
Fodder Product |
Yes |
Fuelwood Product |
None |
Lumber Product |
No |
Naval Store Product |
No |
Nursery Stock Product |
No |
Palatable Browse Animal |
Medium |
Palatable Graze Animal |
High |
Palatable Human |
No |
Post Product |
No |
Protein Potential |
Medium |
Pulpwood Product |
No |
Veneer Product |
No |
|
Dactylis glomerata L.
orchardgrass
DAGL Cultivar: Ambassador
Summary |
Duration |
Perennial |
Growth Habit |
Graminoid |
Native Status |
L48 (I), AK (I), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (I), GL (I), SPM (I) |
Federal T/E Status |
|
National Wetland Indicator |
UPL, FACU+ |
|
Morphology/Physiology |
Active Growth Period |
Spring and Fall |
After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
Rapid |
Bloat |
None |
C:N Ratio |
Low |
Coppice Potential |
No |
Fall Conspicuous |
No |
Fire Resistant |
No |
Flower Color |
Yellow |
Flower Conspicuous |
No |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer |
Dense |
Foliage Porosity Winter |
Porous |
Foliage Texture |
Medium |
Fruit/Seed Color |
Brown |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
No |
Growth Form |
Bunch |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
|
Height, Mature (feet) |
3.50 |
Known Allelopath |
No |
Leaf Retention |
No |
Lifespan |
Moderate |
Low Growing Grass |
No |
Nitrogen Fixation |
|
Resprout Ability |
No |
Shape and Orientation |
Erect |
Toxicity |
None |
|
Growth Requirements |
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
No |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance |
None |
CaCO3 Tolerance |
Medium |
Cold Stratification Required |
No |
Drought Tolerance |
Medium |
Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
Fire Tolerance |
Medium |
Frost Free Days, Minimum |
130 |
Hedge Tolerance |
None |
Moisture Use |
Medium |
pH, Minimum |
5.20 |
pH, Maximum |
7.50 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
|
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
|
Precipitation, Minimum |
26 |
Precipitation, Maximum |
60 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
12 |
Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
Shade Tolerance |
Intermediate |
Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
-28 |
|
Reproduction |
Bloom Period |
Early Spring |
Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
Fruit/Seed Abundance |
High |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Spring |
Fruit/Seed Period End |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Persistence |
No |
Propagated by Bare Root |
No |
Propagated by Bulb |
No |
Propagated by Container |
No |
Propagated by Corm |
No |
Propagated by Cuttings |
No |
Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
Propagated by Sod |
No |
Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
Propagated by Tubers |
No |
Seed per Pound |
427200 |
Seed Spread Rate |
Slow |
Seedling Vigor |
High |
Small Grain |
No |
Vegetative Spread Rate |
None |
|
Suitability/Use |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
No |
Christmas Tree Product |
No |
Fodder Product |
Yes |
Fuelwood Product |
None |
Lumber Product |
No |
Naval Store Product |
No |
Nursery Stock Product |
No |
Palatable Browse Animal |
Medium |
Palatable Graze Animal |
High |
Palatable Human |
No |
Post Product |
No |
Protein Potential |
Medium |
Pulpwood Product |
No |
Veneer Product |
No |
|
Dactylis glomerata L.
orchardgrass
DAGL Cultivar: Benchmark
Summary |
Duration |
Perennial |
Growth Habit |
Graminoid |
Native Status |
L48 (I), AK (I), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (I), GL (I), SPM (I) |
Federal T/E Status |
|
National Wetland Indicator |
UPL, FACU+ |
|
Morphology/Physiology |
Active Growth Period |
Spring |
After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
Rapid |
Bloat |
None |
C:N Ratio |
Low |
Coppice Potential |
No |
Fall Conspicuous |
No |
Fire Resistant |
No |
Flower Color |
Yellow |
Flower Conspicuous |
No |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer |
Dense |
Foliage Porosity Winter |
Porous |
Foliage Texture |
Medium |
Fruit/Seed Color |
Brown |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
No |
Growth Form |
Bunch |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
|
Height, Mature (feet) |
3.50 |
Known Allelopath |
No |
Leaf Retention |
No |
Lifespan |
Moderate |
Low Growing Grass |
No |
Nitrogen Fixation |
|
Resprout Ability |
No |
Shape and Orientation |
Erect |
Toxicity |
None |
|
Growth Requirements |
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
No |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance |
None |
CaCO3 Tolerance |
Medium |
Cold Stratification Required |
No |
Drought Tolerance |
Medium |
Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
Fire Tolerance |
Medium |
Frost Free Days, Minimum |
120 |
Hedge Tolerance |
None |
Moisture Use |
Medium |
pH, Minimum |
5.20 |
pH, Maximum |
7.50 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
|
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
|
Precipitation, Minimum |
26 |
Precipitation, Maximum |
60 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
12 |
Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
Shade Tolerance |
Intermediate |
Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
-53 |
|
Reproduction |
Bloom Period |
Mid Spring |
Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
Fruit/Seed Abundance |
High |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Spring |
Fruit/Seed Period End |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Persistence |
No |
Propagated by Bare Root |
No |
Propagated by Bulb |
No |
Propagated by Container |
No |
Propagated by Corm |
No |
Propagated by Cuttings |
No |
Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
Propagated by Sod |
No |
Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
Propagated by Tubers |
No |
Seed per Pound |
427200 |
Seed Spread Rate |
Slow |
Seedling Vigor |
High |
Small Grain |
No |
Vegetative Spread Rate |
None |
|
Suitability/Use |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
No |
Christmas Tree Product |
No |
Fodder Product |
Yes |
Fuelwood Product |
None |
Lumber Product |
No |
Naval Store Product |
No |
Nursery Stock Product |
No |
Palatable Browse Animal |
Medium |
Palatable Graze Animal |
High |
Palatable Human |
No |
Post Product |
No |
Protein Potential |
Medium |
Pulpwood Product |
No |
Veneer Product |
No |
|
Dactylis glomerata L.
orchardgrass
DAGL Cultivar: Berber
Summary |
Duration |
Perennial |
Growth Habit |
Graminoid |
Native Status |
L48 (I), AK (I), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (I), GL (I), SPM (I) |
Federal T/E Status |
|
National Wetland Indicator |
UPL, FACU+ |
|
Morphology/Physiology |
Active Growth Period |
Fall, Winter and Spring |
After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
Rapid |
Bloat |
None |
C:N Ratio |
Low |
Coppice Potential |
No |
Fall Conspicuous |
No |
Fire Resistant |
No |
Flower Color |
Yellow |
Flower Conspicuous |
No |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer |
Moderate |
Foliage Porosity Winter |
Porous |
Foliage Texture |
Medium |
Fruit/Seed Color |
Brown |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
No |
Growth Form |
Bunch |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
|
Height, Mature (feet) |
3.00 |
Known Allelopath |
No |
Leaf Retention |
No |
Lifespan |
Moderate |
Low Growing Grass |
No |
Nitrogen Fixation |
|
Resprout Ability |
No |
Shape and Orientation |
Erect |
Toxicity |
None |
|
Growth Requirements |
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
No |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance |
None |
CaCO3 Tolerance |
High |
Cold Stratification Required |
No |
Drought Tolerance |
High |
Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
Fire Tolerance |
High |
Frost Free Days, Minimum |
180 |
Hedge Tolerance |
None |
Moisture Use |
Low |
pH, Minimum |
5.00 |
pH, Maximum |
7.80 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
|
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
|
Precipitation, Minimum |
16 |
Precipitation, Maximum |
28 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
11 |
Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
Shade Tolerance |
Intermediate |
Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
7 |
|
Reproduction |
Bloom Period |
Early Spring |
Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
Fruit/Seed Abundance |
High |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Spring |
Fruit/Seed Period End |
Spring |
Fruit/Seed Persistence |
No |
Propagated by Bare Root |
No |
Propagated by Bulb |
No |
Propagated by Container |
No |
Propagated by Corm |
No |
Propagated by Cuttings |
No |
Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
Propagated by Sod |
No |
Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
Propagated by Tubers |
No |
Seed per Pound |
427200 |
Seed Spread Rate |
Slow |
Seedling Vigor |
High |
Small Grain |
No |
Vegetative Spread Rate |
None |
|
Suitability/Use |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
No |
Christmas Tree Product |
No |
Fodder Product |
Yes |
Fuelwood Product |
None |
Lumber Product |
No |
Naval Store Product |
No |
Nursery Stock Product |
No |
Palatable Browse Animal |
Medium |
Palatable Graze Animal |
High |
Palatable Human |
No |
Post Product |
No |
Protein Potential |
Medium |
Pulpwood Product |
No |
Veneer Product |
No |
|
Dactylis glomerata L.
orchardgrass
DAGL Cultivar: Dawn
Summary |
Duration |
Perennial |
Growth Habit |
Graminoid |
Native Status |
L48 (I), AK (I), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (I), GL (I), SPM (I) |
Federal T/E Status |
|
National Wetland Indicator |
UPL, FACU+ |
|
Morphology/Physiology |
Active Growth Period |
Spring |
After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
Rapid |
Bloat |
None |
C:N Ratio |
Low |
Coppice Potential |
No |
Fall Conspicuous |
No |
Fire Resistant |
No |
Flower Color |
Yellow |
Flower Conspicuous |
No |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer |
Moderate |
Foliage Porosity Winter |
Porous |
Foliage Texture |
Medium |
Fruit/Seed Color |
Brown |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
No |
Growth Form |
Bunch |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
|
Height, Mature (feet) |
3.50 |
Known Allelopath |
No |
Leaf Retention |
No |
Lifespan |
Moderate |
Low Growing Grass |
No |
Nitrogen Fixation |
|
Resprout Ability |
No |
Shape and Orientation |
Erect |
Toxicity |
None |
|
Growth Requirements |
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
No |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance |
None |
CaCO3 Tolerance |
High |
Cold Stratification Required |
No |
Drought Tolerance |
Medium |
Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
Fire Tolerance |
Medium |
Frost Free Days, Minimum |
120 |
Hedge Tolerance |
None |
Moisture Use |
Medium |
pH, Minimum |
5.00 |
pH, Maximum |
7.80 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
|
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
|
Precipitation, Minimum |
32 |
Precipitation, Maximum |
60 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
14 |
Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
Shade Tolerance |
Intermediate |
Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
-43 |
|
Reproduction |
Bloom Period |
Mid Spring |
Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
Fruit/Seed Abundance |
High |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Spring |
Fruit/Seed Period End |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Persistence |
No |
Propagated by Bare Root |
No |
Propagated by Bulb |
No |
Propagated by Container |
No |
Propagated by Corm |
No |
Propagated by Cuttings |
No |
Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
Propagated by Sod |
No |
Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
Propagated by Tubers |
No |
Seed per Pound |
427200 |
Seed Spread Rate |
Slow |
Seedling Vigor |
High |
Small Grain |
No |
Vegetative Spread Rate |
None |
|
Suitability/Use |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
No |
Christmas Tree Product |
No |
Fodder Product |
Yes |
Fuelwood Product |
None |
Lumber Product |
No |
Naval Store Product |
No |
Nursery Stock Product |
No |
Palatable Browse Animal |
Medium |
Palatable Graze Animal |
High |
Palatable Human |
No |
Post Product |
No |
Protein Potential |
Medium |
Pulpwood Product |
No |
Veneer Product |
No |
|
Dactylis glomerata L.
orchardgrass
DAGL Cultivar: Hallmark
Summary |
Duration |
Perennial |
Growth Habit |
Graminoid |
Native Status |
L48 (I), AK (I), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (I), GL (I), SPM (I) |
Federal T/E Status |
|
National Wetland Indicator |
UPL, FACU+ |
|
Morphology/Physiology |
Active Growth Period |
Spring |
After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
Rapid |
Bloat |
None |
C:N Ratio |
Low |
Coppice Potential |
No |
Fall Conspicuous |
No |
Fire Resistant |
No |
Flower Color |
Yellow |
Flower Conspicuous |
No |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer |
Moderate |
Foliage Porosity Winter |
Porous |
Foliage Texture |
Medium |
Fruit/Seed Color |
Brown |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
No |
Growth Form |
Bunch |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
|
Height, Mature (feet) |
4.00 |
Known Allelopath |
No |
Leaf Retention |
No |
Lifespan |
Moderate |
Low Growing Grass |
No |
Nitrogen Fixation |
|
Resprout Ability |
No |
Shape and Orientation |
Erect |
Toxicity |
None |
|
Growth Requirements |
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
No |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance |
None |
CaCO3 Tolerance |
High |
Cold Stratification Required |
No |
Drought Tolerance |
Medium |
Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
Fire Tolerance |
Medium |
Frost Free Days, Minimum |
120 |
Hedge Tolerance |
None |
Moisture Use |
Medium |
pH, Minimum |
5.00 |
pH, Maximum |
7.80 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
|
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
|
Precipitation, Minimum |
32 |
Precipitation, Maximum |
60 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
12 |
Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
Shade Tolerance |
Intermediate |
Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
-43 |
|
Reproduction |
Bloom Period |
Mid Spring |
Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
Fruit/Seed Abundance |
High |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Spring |
Fruit/Seed Period End |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Persistence |
No |
Propagated by Bare Root |
No |
Propagated by Bulb |
No |
Propagated by Container |
No |
Propagated by Corm |
No |
Propagated by Cuttings |
No |
Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
Propagated by Sod |
No |
Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
Propagated by Tubers |
No |
Seed per Pound |
427200 |
Seed Spread Rate |
Slow |
Seedling Vigor |
High |
Small Grain |
No |
Vegetative Spread Rate |
None |
|
Suitability/Use |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
No |
Christmas Tree Product |
No |
Fodder Product |
Yes |
Fuelwood Product |
None |
Lumber Product |
No |
Naval Store Product |
No |
Nursery Stock Product |
No |
Palatable Browse Animal |
Medium |
Palatable Graze Animal |
High |
Palatable Human |
No |
Post Product |
No |
Protein Potential |
Medium |
Pulpwood Product |
No |
Veneer Product |
No |
|
Dactylis glomerata L.
orchardgrass
DAGL Cultivar: Haymate
Summary |
Duration |
Perennial |
Growth Habit |
Graminoid |
Native Status |
L48 (I), AK (I), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (I), GL (I), SPM (I) |
Federal T/E Status |
|
National Wetland Indicator |
UPL, FACU+ |
|
Morphology/Physiology |
Active Growth Period |
Spring |
After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
Rapid |
Bloat |
None |
C:N Ratio |
Low |
Coppice Potential |
No |
Fall Conspicuous |
No |
Fire Resistant |
No |
Flower Color |
Yellow |
Flower Conspicuous |
No |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer |
Moderate |
Foliage Porosity Winter |
Porous |
Foliage Texture |
Medium |
Fruit/Seed Color |
Brown |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
No |
Growth Form |
Bunch |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
|
Height, Mature (feet) |
3.80 |
Known Allelopath |
No |
Leaf Retention |
No |
Lifespan |
Moderate |
Low Growing Grass |
No |
Nitrogen Fixation |
|
Resprout Ability |
No |
Shape and Orientation |
Erect |
Toxicity |
None |
|
Growth Requirements |
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
No |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance |
None |
CaCO3 Tolerance |
High |
Cold Stratification Required |
No |
Drought Tolerance |
Medium |
Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
Fire Tolerance |
Medium |
Frost Free Days, Minimum |
120 |
Hedge Tolerance |
None |
Moisture Use |
Medium |
pH, Minimum |
5.00 |
pH, Maximum |
7.80 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
|
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
|
Precipitation, Minimum |
30 |
Precipitation, Maximum |
60 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
12 |
Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
Shade Tolerance |
Intermediate |
Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
-43 |
|
Reproduction |
Bloom Period |
Mid Spring |
Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
Fruit/Seed Abundance |
High |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Spring |
Fruit/Seed Period End |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Persistence |
No |
Propagated by Bare Root |
No |
Propagated by Bulb |
No |
Propagated by Container |
No |
Propagated by Corm |
No |
Propagated by Cuttings |
No |
Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
Propagated by Sod |
No |
Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
Propagated by Tubers |
No |
Seed per Pound |
427200 |
Seed Spread Rate |
Slow |
Seedling Vigor |
Medium |
Small Grain |
No |
Vegetative Spread Rate |
None |
|
Suitability/Use |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
No |
Christmas Tree Product |
No |
Fodder Product |
Yes |
Fuelwood Product |
None |
Lumber Product |
No |
Naval Store Product |
No |
Nursery Stock Product |
No |
Palatable Browse Animal |
Medium |
Palatable Graze Animal |
High |
Palatable Human |
No |
Post Product |
No |
Protein Potential |
Medium |
Pulpwood Product |
No |
Veneer Product |
No |
|
Dactylis glomerata L.
orchardgrass
DAGL Cultivar: Justus
Summary |
Duration |
Perennial |
Growth Habit |
Graminoid |
Native Status |
L48 (I), AK (I), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (I), GL (I), SPM (I) |
Federal T/E Status |
|
National Wetland Indicator |
UPL, FACU+ |
|
Morphology/Physiology |
Active Growth Period |
Spring |
After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
Rapid |
Bloat |
None |
C:N Ratio |
Low |
Coppice Potential |
No |
Fall Conspicuous |
No |
Fire Resistant |
No |
Flower Color |
Yellow |
Flower Conspicuous |
No |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer |
Dense |
Foliage Porosity Winter |
Porous |
Foliage Texture |
Medium |
Fruit/Seed Color |
Brown |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
No |
Growth Form |
Bunch |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
|
Height, Mature (feet) |
4.00 |
Known Allelopath |
No |
Leaf Retention |
No |
Lifespan |
Moderate |
Low Growing Grass |
No |
Nitrogen Fixation |
|
Resprout Ability |
No |
Shape and Orientation |
Erect |
Toxicity |
None |
|
Growth Requirements |
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
No |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance |
None |
CaCO3 Tolerance |
High |
Cold Stratification Required |
No |
Drought Tolerance |
Medium |
Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
Fire Tolerance |
Medium |
Frost Free Days, Minimum |
120 |
Hedge Tolerance |
None |
Moisture Use |
Medium |
pH, Minimum |
5.00 |
pH, Maximum |
7.80 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
|
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
|
Precipitation, Minimum |
28 |
Precipitation, Maximum |
60 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
12 |
Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
Shade Tolerance |
Intermediate |
Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
-38 |
|
Reproduction |
Bloom Period |
Mid Spring |
Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
Fruit/Seed Abundance |
High |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Spring |
Fruit/Seed Period End |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Persistence |
No |
Propagated by Bare Root |
No |
Propagated by Bulb |
No |
Propagated by Container |
No |
Propagated by Corm |
No |
Propagated by Cuttings |
No |
Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
Propagated by Sod |
No |
Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
Propagated by Tubers |
No |
Seed per Pound |
427200 |
Seed Spread Rate |
Slow |
Seedling Vigor |
High |
Small Grain |
No |
Vegetative Spread Rate |
None |
|
Suitability/Use |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
No |
Christmas Tree Product |
No |
Fodder Product |
Yes |
Fuelwood Product |
None |
Lumber Product |
No |
Naval Store Product |
No |
Nursery Stock Product |
No |
Palatable Browse Animal |
Medium |
Palatable Graze Animal |
High |
Palatable Human |
No |
Post Product |
No |
Protein Potential |
Medium |
Pulpwood Product |
No |
Veneer Product |
No |
|
Dactylis glomerata L.
orchardgrass
DAGL Cultivar: Latar
Summary |
Duration |
Perennial |
Growth Habit |
Graminoid |
Native Status |
L48 (I), AK (I), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (I), GL (I), SPM (I) |
Federal T/E Status |
|
National Wetland Indicator |
UPL, FACU+ |
|
Morphology/Physiology |
Active Growth Period |
Spring |
After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
Rapid |
Bloat |
None |
C:N Ratio |
Low |
Coppice Potential |
No |
Fall Conspicuous |
No |
Fire Resistant |
No |
Flower Color |
Yellow |
Flower Conspicuous |
No |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer |
Moderate |
Foliage Porosity Winter |
Porous |
Foliage Texture |
Medium |
Fruit/Seed Color |
Brown |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
No |
Growth Form |
Bunch |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
|
Height, Mature (feet) |
3.50 |
Known Allelopath |
No |
Leaf Retention |
No |
Lifespan |
Moderate |
Low Growing Grass |
No |
Nitrogen Fixation |
|
Resprout Ability |
No |
Shape and Orientation |
Erect |
Toxicity |
None |
|
Growth Requirements |
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
No |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance |
None |
CaCO3 Tolerance |
High |
Cold Stratification Required |
No |
Drought Tolerance |
Medium |
Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
Fire Tolerance |
Medium |
Frost Free Days, Minimum |
140 |
Hedge Tolerance |
|
Moisture Use |
Medium |
pH, Minimum |
5.50 |
pH, Maximum |
8.00 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
|
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
|
Precipitation, Minimum |
24 |
Precipitation, Maximum |
60 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
12 |
Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
Shade Tolerance |
Intermediate |
Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
-33 |
|
Reproduction |
Bloom Period |
Late Spring |
Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
Fruit/Seed Abundance |
High |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Period End |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Persistence |
No |
Propagated by Bare Root |
No |
Propagated by Bulb |
No |
Propagated by Container |
No |
Propagated by Corm |
No |
Propagated by Cuttings |
No |
Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
Propagated by Sod |
No |
Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
Propagated by Tubers |
No |
Seed per Pound |
427200 |
Seed Spread Rate |
Slow |
Seedling Vigor |
High |
Small Grain |
No |
Vegetative Spread Rate |
None |
|
Suitability/Use |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
No |
Christmas Tree Product |
No |
Fodder Product |
Yes |
Fuelwood Product |
None |
Lumber Product |
No |
Naval Store Product |
No |
Nursery Stock Product |
No |
Palatable Browse Animal |
Medium |
Palatable Graze Animal |
High |
Palatable Human |
No |
Post Product |
No |
Protein Potential |
Medium |
Pulpwood Product |
No |
Veneer Product |
No |
|
Dactylis glomerata L.
orchardgrass
DAGL Cultivar: Orion
Summary |
Duration |
Perennial |
Growth Habit |
Graminoid |
Native Status |
L48 (I), AK (I), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (I), GL (I), SPM (I) |
Federal T/E Status |
|
National Wetland Indicator |
UPL, FACU+ |
|
Morphology/Physiology |
Active Growth Period |
Spring |
After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
Rapid |
Bloat |
None |
C:N Ratio |
Low |
Coppice Potential |
No |
Fall Conspicuous |
No |
Fire Resistant |
No |
Flower Color |
Yellow |
Flower Conspicuous |
No |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer |
Moderate |
Foliage Porosity Winter |
Porous |
Foliage Texture |
Medium |
Fruit/Seed Color |
Brown |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
No |
Growth Form |
Bunch |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
|
Height, Mature (feet) |
4.00 |
Known Allelopath |
No |
Leaf Retention |
No |
Lifespan |
Moderate |
Low Growing Grass |
No |
Nitrogen Fixation |
|
Resprout Ability |
No |
Shape and Orientation |
Erect |
Toxicity |
None |
|
Growth Requirements |
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
No |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance |
None |
CaCO3 Tolerance |
High |
Cold Stratification Required |
No |
Drought Tolerance |
Medium |
Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
Fire Tolerance |
Medium |
Frost Free Days, Minimum |
160 |
Hedge Tolerance |
|
Moisture Use |
Medium |
pH, Minimum |
5.00 |
pH, Maximum |
7.50 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
|
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
|
Precipitation, Minimum |
30 |
Precipitation, Maximum |
60 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
12 |
Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
Shade Tolerance |
Intermediate |
Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
-33 |
|
Reproduction |
Bloom Period |
Mid Spring |
Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
Fruit/Seed Abundance |
High |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Spring |
Fruit/Seed Period End |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Persistence |
No |
Propagated by Bare Root |
No |
Propagated by Bulb |
No |
Propagated by Container |
No |
Propagated by Corm |
No |
Propagated by Cuttings |
No |
Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
Propagated by Sod |
No |
Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
Propagated by Tubers |
No |
Seed per Pound |
427200 |
Seed Spread Rate |
Slow |
Seedling Vigor |
High |
Small Grain |
No |
Vegetative Spread Rate |
None |
|
Suitability/Use |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
No |
Christmas Tree Product |
No |
Fodder Product |
Yes |
Fuelwood Product |
None |
Lumber Product |
No |
Naval Store Product |
No |
Nursery Stock Product |
No |
Palatable Browse Animal |
Medium |
Palatable Graze Animal |
High |
Palatable Human |
No |
Post Product |
No |
Protein Potential |
Medium |
Pulpwood Product |
No |
Veneer Product |
No |
|
Dactylis glomerata L.
orchardgrass
DAGL Cultivar: Paiute
Summary |
Duration |
Perennial |
Growth Habit |
Graminoid |
Native Status |
L48 (I), AK (I), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (I), GL (I), SPM (I) |
Federal T/E Status |
|
National Wetland Indicator |
UPL, FACU+ |
|
Morphology/Physiology |
Active Growth Period |
Spring |
After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
Rapid |
Bloat |
None |
C:N Ratio |
Low |
Coppice Potential |
No |
Fall Conspicuous |
No |
Fire Resistant |
No |
Flower Color |
Yellow |
Flower Conspicuous |
No |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer |
Moderate |
Foliage Porosity Winter |
Porous |
Foliage Texture |
Medium |
Fruit/Seed Color |
Brown |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
No |
Growth Form |
Bunch |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
|
Height, Mature (feet) |
4.00 |
Known Allelopath |
No |
Leaf Retention |
No |
Lifespan |
Moderate |
Low Growing Grass |
No |
Nitrogen Fixation |
|
Resprout Ability |
No |
Shape and Orientation |
Erect |
Toxicity |
None |
|
Growth Requirements |
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
No |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance |
None |
CaCO3 Tolerance |
High |
Cold Stratification Required |
No |
Drought Tolerance |
Medium |
Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
Fire Tolerance |
Medium |
Frost Free Days, Minimum |
135 |
Hedge Tolerance |
|
Moisture Use |
Low |
pH, Minimum |
5.00 |
pH, Maximum |
7.80 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
|
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
|
Precipitation, Minimum |
12 |
Precipitation, Maximum |
60 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
12 |
Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
Shade Tolerance |
Intermediate |
Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
-23 |
|
Reproduction |
Bloom Period |
Mid Spring |
Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
Fruit/Seed Abundance |
High |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Spring |
Fruit/Seed Period End |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Persistence |
No |
Propagated by Bare Root |
No |
Propagated by Bulb |
No |
Propagated by Container |
No |
Propagated by Corm |
No |
Propagated by Cuttings |
No |
Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
Propagated by Sod |
No |
Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
Propagated by Tubers |
No |
Seed per Pound |
427200 |
Seed Spread Rate |
Slow |
Seedling Vigor |
High |
Small Grain |
No |
Vegetative Spread Rate |
None |
|
Suitability/Use |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
No |
Christmas Tree Product |
No |
Fodder Product |
Yes |
Fuelwood Product |
None |
Lumber Product |
No |
Naval Store Product |
No |
Nursery Stock Product |
No |
Palatable Browse Animal |
Medium |
Palatable Graze Animal |
High |
Palatable Human |
No |
Post Product |
No |
Protein Potential |
Medium |
Pulpwood Product |
No |
Veneer Product |
No |
|
Dactylis glomerata L.
orchardgrass
DAGL Cultivar: Palestine
Summary |
Duration |
Perennial |
Growth Habit |
Graminoid |
Native Status |
L48 (I), AK (I), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (I), GL (I), SPM (I) |
Federal T/E Status |
|
National Wetland Indicator |
UPL, FACU+ |
|
Morphology/Physiology |
Active Growth Period |
Fall, Winter and Spring |
After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
Moderate |
Bloat |
None |
C:N Ratio |
Medium |
Coppice Potential |
No |
Fall Conspicuous |
No |
Fire Resistant |
No |
Flower Color |
Yellow |
Flower Conspicuous |
No |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer |
Moderate |
Foliage Porosity Winter |
Porous |
Foliage Texture |
Fine |
Fruit/Seed Color |
Brown |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
No |
Growth Form |
Bunch |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
|
Height, Mature (feet) |
3.00 |
Known Allelopath |
No |
Leaf Retention |
No |
Lifespan |
Moderate |
Low Growing Grass |
No |
Nitrogen Fixation |
|
Resprout Ability |
No |
Shape and Orientation |
Semi-Erect |
Toxicity |
None |
|
Growth Requirements |
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
No |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
No |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance |
None |
CaCO3 Tolerance |
Medium |
Cold Stratification Required |
No |
Drought Tolerance |
High |
Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
Fire Tolerance |
Low |
Frost Free Days, Minimum |
150 |
Hedge Tolerance |
None |
Moisture Use |
Medium |
pH, Minimum |
5.80 |
pH, Maximum |
8.40 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
|
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
|
Precipitation, Minimum |
18 |
Precipitation, Maximum |
45 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
11 |
Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
Shade Tolerance |
Intolerant |
Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
2 |
|
Reproduction |
Bloom Period |
Mid Spring |
Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
Fruit/Seed Abundance |
Medium |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Spring |
Fruit/Seed Period End |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Persistence |
No |
Propagated by Bare Root |
No |
Propagated by Bulb |
No |
Propagated by Container |
No |
Propagated by Corm |
No |
Propagated by Cuttings |
No |
Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
Propagated by Sod |
No |
Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
Propagated by Tubers |
No |
Seed per Pound |
427200 |
Seed Spread Rate |
Slow |
Seedling Vigor |
High |
Small Grain |
No |
Vegetative Spread Rate |
None |
|
Suitability/Use |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
No |
Christmas Tree Product |
No |
Fodder Product |
Yes |
Fuelwood Product |
None |
Lumber Product |
No |
Naval Store Product |
No |
Nursery Stock Product |
No |
Palatable Browse Animal |
Medium |
Palatable Graze Animal |
High |
Palatable Human |
No |
Post Product |
No |
Protein Potential |
Medium |
Pulpwood Product |
No |
Veneer Product |
No |
|
Dactylis glomerata L.
orchardgrass
DAGL Cultivar: Pennmead
Summary |
Duration |
Perennial |
Growth Habit |
Graminoid |
Native Status |
L48 (I), AK (I), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (I), GL (I), SPM (I) |
Federal T/E Status |
|
National Wetland Indicator |
UPL, FACU+ |
|
Morphology/Physiology |
Active Growth Period |
Spring |
After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
Rapid |
Bloat |
None |
C:N Ratio |
Low |
Coppice Potential |
No |
Fall Conspicuous |
No |
Fire Resistant |
No |
Flower Color |
Yellow |
Flower Conspicuous |
No |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer |
Moderate |
Foliage Porosity Winter |
Porous |
Foliage Texture |
Medium |
Fruit/Seed Color |
Brown |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
No |
Growth Form |
Bunch |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
|
Height, Mature (feet) |
4.00 |
Known Allelopath |
No |
Leaf Retention |
No |
Lifespan |
Moderate |
Low Growing Grass |
No |
Nitrogen Fixation |
|
Resprout Ability |
No |
Shape and Orientation |
Erect |
Toxicity |
None |
|
Growth Requirements |
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
No |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance |
None |
CaCO3 Tolerance |
High |
Cold Stratification Required |
No |
Drought Tolerance |
Medium |
Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
Fire Tolerance |
Medium |
Frost Free Days, Minimum |
135 |
Hedge Tolerance |
|
Moisture Use |
Medium |
pH, Minimum |
5.00 |
pH, Maximum |
7.80 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
|
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
|
Precipitation, Minimum |
28 |
Precipitation, Maximum |
60 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
12 |
Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
Shade Tolerance |
Intermediate |
Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
-23 |
|
Reproduction |
Bloom Period |
Late Spring |
Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
Fruit/Seed Abundance |
High |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Period End |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Persistence |
No |
Propagated by Bare Root |
No |
Propagated by Bulb |
No |
Propagated by Container |
No |
Propagated by Corm |
No |
Propagated by Cuttings |
No |
Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
Propagated by Sod |
No |
Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
Propagated by Tubers |
No |
Seed per Pound |
427200 |
Seed Spread Rate |
Slow |
Seedling Vigor |
High |
Small Grain |
No |
Vegetative Spread Rate |
None |
|
Suitability/Use |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
No |
Christmas Tree Product |
No |
Fodder Product |
Yes |
Fuelwood Product |
None |
Lumber Product |
No |
Naval Store Product |
No |
Nursery Stock Product |
No |
Palatable Browse Animal |
Medium |
Palatable Graze Animal |
High |
Palatable Human |
No |
Post Product |
No |
Protein Potential |
Medium |
Pulpwood Product |
No |
Veneer Product |
No |
|
Dactylis glomerata L.
orchardgrass
DAGL Cultivar: Pomar
Summary |
Duration |
Perennial |
Growth Habit |
Graminoid |
Native Status |
L48 (I), AK (I), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (I), GL (I), SPM (I) |
Federal T/E Status |
|
National Wetland Indicator |
UPL, FACU+ |
|
Morphology/Physiology |
Active Growth Period |
Spring |
After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
Rapid |
Bloat |
None |
C:N Ratio |
Low |
Coppice Potential |
No |
Fall Conspicuous |
No |
Fire Resistant |
No |
Flower Color |
Yellow |
Flower Conspicuous |
No |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer |
Moderate |
Foliage Porosity Winter |
Porous |
Foliage Texture |
Fine |
Fruit/Seed Color |
Brown |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
No |
Growth Form |
Bunch |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
|
Height, Mature (feet) |
2.00 |
Known Allelopath |
No |
Leaf Retention |
No |
Lifespan |
Moderate |
Low Growing Grass |
No |
Nitrogen Fixation |
|
Resprout Ability |
No |
Shape and Orientation |
Erect |
Toxicity |
None |
|
Growth Requirements |
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
No |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance |
None |
CaCO3 Tolerance |
High |
Cold Stratification Required |
No |
Drought Tolerance |
High |
Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
Fire Tolerance |
High |
Frost Free Days, Minimum |
145 |
Hedge Tolerance |
|
Moisture Use |
Low |
pH, Minimum |
5.50 |
pH, Maximum |
8.00 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
|
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
|
Precipitation, Minimum |
18 |
Precipitation, Maximum |
60 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
10 |
Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
Shade Tolerance |
Intermediate |
Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
-18 |
|
Reproduction |
Bloom Period |
Mid Spring |
Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
Fruit/Seed Abundance |
High |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Spring |
Fruit/Seed Period End |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Persistence |
No |
Propagated by Bare Root |
No |
Propagated by Bulb |
No |
Propagated by Container |
No |
Propagated by Corm |
No |
Propagated by Cuttings |
No |
Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
Propagated by Sod |
No |
Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
Propagated by Tubers |
No |
Seed per Pound |
427200 |
Seed Spread Rate |
Slow |
Seedling Vigor |
High |
Small Grain |
No |
Vegetative Spread Rate |
None |
|
Suitability/Use |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
No |
Christmas Tree Product |
No |
Fodder Product |
Yes |
Fuelwood Product |
None |
Lumber Product |
No |
Naval Store Product |
No |
Nursery Stock Product |
No |
Palatable Browse Animal |
Medium |
Palatable Graze Animal |
Medium |
Palatable Human |
No |
Post Product |
No |
Protein Potential |
Medium |
Pulpwood Product |
No |
Veneer Product |
No |
|
Dactylis glomerata L.
orchardgrass
DAGL Cultivar: Potomac
Summary |
Duration |
Perennial |
Growth Habit |
Graminoid |
Native Status |
L48 (I), AK (I), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (I), GL (I), SPM (I) |
Federal T/E Status |
|
National Wetland Indicator |
UPL, FACU+ |
|
Morphology/Physiology |
Active Growth Period |
Spring |
After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
Rapid |
Bloat |
None |
C:N Ratio |
Low |
Coppice Potential |
No |
Fall Conspicuous |
No |
Fire Resistant |
No |
Flower Color |
Yellow |
Flower Conspicuous |
No |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer |
Moderate |
Foliage Porosity Winter |
Porous |
Foliage Texture |
Medium |
Fruit/Seed Color |
Brown |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
No |
Growth Form |
Bunch |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
|
Height, Mature (feet) |
4.00 |
Known Allelopath |
No |
Leaf Retention |
No |
Lifespan |
Moderate |
Low Growing Grass |
No |
Nitrogen Fixation |
|
Resprout Ability |
No |
Shape and Orientation |
Erect |
Toxicity |
None |
|
Growth Requirements |
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
No |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance |
None |
CaCO3 Tolerance |
High |
Cold Stratification Required |
No |
Drought Tolerance |
Medium |
Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
Fire Tolerance |
Medium |
Frost Free Days, Minimum |
130 |
Hedge Tolerance |
None |
Moisture Use |
Medium |
pH, Minimum |
5.00 |
pH, Maximum |
7.80 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
|
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
|
Precipitation, Minimum |
30 |
Precipitation, Maximum |
60 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
12 |
Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
Shade Tolerance |
Intermediate |
Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
-33 |
|
Reproduction |
Bloom Period |
Mid Spring |
Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
Fruit/Seed Abundance |
High |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Spring |
Fruit/Seed Period End |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Persistence |
No |
Propagated by Bare Root |
No |
Propagated by Bulb |
No |
Propagated by Container |
No |
Propagated by Corm |
No |
Propagated by Cuttings |
No |
Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
Propagated by Sod |
No |
Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
Propagated by Tubers |
No |
Seed per Pound |
427200 |
Seed Spread Rate |
Slow |
Seedling Vigor |
High |
Small Grain |
No |
Vegetative Spread Rate |
None |
|
Suitability/Use |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
No |
Christmas Tree Product |
No |
Fodder Product |
Yes |
Fuelwood Product |
None |
Lumber Product |
No |
Naval Store Product |
No |
Nursery Stock Product |
No |
Palatable Browse Animal |
Medium |
Palatable Graze Animal |
High |
Palatable Human |
No |
Post Product |
No |
Protein Potential |
Medium |
Pulpwood Product |
No |
Veneer Product |
No |
|
Dactylis glomerata L.
orchardgrass
DAGL Cultivar: Sandia
Summary |
Duration |
Perennial |
Growth Habit |
Graminoid |
Native Status |
L48 (I), AK (I), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (I), GL (I), SPM (I) |
Federal T/E Status |
|
National Wetland Indicator |
UPL, FACU+ |
|
Morphology/Physiology |
Active Growth Period |
Spring |
After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
Rapid |
Bloat |
None |
C:N Ratio |
Low |
Coppice Potential |
No |
Fall Conspicuous |
No |
Fire Resistant |
No |
Flower Color |
Yellow |
Flower Conspicuous |
No |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer |
Moderate |
Foliage Porosity Winter |
Porous |
Foliage Texture |
Fine |
Fruit/Seed Color |
Brown |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
No |
Growth Form |
Bunch |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
|
Height, Mature (feet) |
4.00 |
Known Allelopath |
No |
Leaf Retention |
No |
Lifespan |
Moderate |
Low Growing Grass |
No |
Nitrogen Fixation |
|
Resprout Ability |
No |
Shape and Orientation |
Erect |
Toxicity |
None |
|
Growth Requirements |
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
No |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance |
None |
CaCO3 Tolerance |
High |
Cold Stratification Required |
No |
Drought Tolerance |
Medium |
Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
Fire Tolerance |
Medium |
Frost Free Days, Minimum |
160 |
Hedge Tolerance |
|
Moisture Use |
Medium |
pH, Minimum |
5.00 |
pH, Maximum |
7.50 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
|
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
|
Precipitation, Minimum |
28 |
Precipitation, Maximum |
60 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
12 |
Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
Shade Tolerance |
Intermediate |
Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
-28 |
|
Reproduction |
Bloom Period |
Mid Spring |
Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
Fruit/Seed Abundance |
High |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Spring |
Fruit/Seed Period End |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Persistence |
No |
Propagated by Bare Root |
No |
Propagated by Bulb |
No |
Propagated by Container |
No |
Propagated by Corm |
No |
Propagated by Cuttings |
No |
Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
Propagated by Sod |
No |
Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
Propagated by Tubers |
No |
Seed per Pound |
427200 |
Seed Spread Rate |
Slow |
Seedling Vigor |
High |
Small Grain |
No |
Vegetative Spread Rate |
None |
|
Suitability/Use |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
No |
Christmas Tree Product |
No |
Fodder Product |
Yes |
Fuelwood Product |
None |
Lumber Product |
No |
Naval Store Product |
No |
Nursery Stock Product |
No |
Palatable Browse Animal |
Medium |
Palatable Graze Animal |
High |
Palatable Human |
No |
Post Product |
No |
Protein Potential |
Medium |
Pulpwood Product |
No |
Veneer Product |
No |
|
Dactylis glomerata L.
orchardgrass
DAGL Cultivar: Sterling
Summary |
Duration |
Perennial |
Growth Habit |
Graminoid |
Native Status |
L48 (I), AK (I), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (I), GL (I), SPM (I) |
Federal T/E Status |
|
National Wetland Indicator |
UPL, FACU+ |
|
Morphology/Physiology |
Active Growth Period |
Spring |
After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
Rapid |
Bloat |
None |
C:N Ratio |
Low |
Coppice Potential |
No |
Fall Conspicuous |
No |
Fire Resistant |
No |
Flower Color |
Yellow |
Flower Conspicuous |
No |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer |
Dense |
Foliage Porosity Winter |
Porous |
Foliage Texture |
Medium |
Fruit/Seed Color |
Brown |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
No |
Growth Form |
Bunch |
Growth Rate |
Rapid |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
|
Height, Mature (feet) |
4.00 |
Known Allelopath |
No |
Leaf Retention |
No |
Lifespan |
Moderate |
Low Growing Grass |
No |
Nitrogen Fixation |
|
Resprout Ability |
No |
Shape and Orientation |
Erect |
Toxicity |
None |
|
Growth Requirements |
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
Yes |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
No |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance |
None |
CaCO3 Tolerance |
High |
Cold Stratification Required |
No |
Drought Tolerance |
Medium |
Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
Fire Tolerance |
Medium |
Frost Free Days, Minimum |
120 |
Hedge Tolerance |
None |
Moisture Use |
Medium |
pH, Minimum |
5.40 |
pH, Maximum |
8.40 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
|
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
|
Precipitation, Minimum |
30 |
Precipitation, Maximum |
60 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
12 |
Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
Shade Tolerance |
Intermediate |
Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
-38 |
|
Reproduction |
Bloom Period |
Late Spring |
Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
Fruit/Seed Abundance |
High |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Period End |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Persistence |
No |
Propagated by Bare Root |
No |
Propagated by Bulb |
No |
Propagated by Container |
No |
Propagated by Corm |
No |
Propagated by Cuttings |
No |
Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
Propagated by Sod |
No |
Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
Propagated by Tubers |
No |
Seed per Pound |
427200 |
Seed Spread Rate |
Slow |
Seedling Vigor |
High |
Small Grain |
No |
Vegetative Spread Rate |
None |
|
Suitability/Use |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
No |
Christmas Tree Product |
No |
Fodder Product |
Yes |
Fuelwood Product |
None |
Lumber Product |
No |
Naval Store Product |
No |
Nursery Stock Product |
No |
Palatable Browse Animal |
Medium |
Palatable Graze Animal |
High |
Palatable Human |
No |
Post Product |
No |
Protein Potential |
Medium |
Pulpwood Product |
No |
Veneer Product |
No |
|
Dactylis glomerata L.
orchardgrass
DAGL Cultivar: Virginia 70
Summary |
Duration |
Perennial |
Growth Habit |
Graminoid |
Native Status |
L48 (I), AK (I), HI (I), PR (I), CAN (I), GL (I), SPM (I) |
Federal T/E Status |
|
National Wetland Indicator |
UPL, FACU+ |
|
Morphology/Physiology |
Active Growth Period |
Spring |
After Harvest Regrowth Rate |
Rapid |
Bloat |
None |
C:N Ratio |
Low |
Coppice Potential |
No |
Fall Conspicuous |
No |
Fire Resistant |
No |
Flower Color |
Yellow |
Flower Conspicuous |
No |
Foliage Color |
Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer |
Moderate |
Foliage Porosity Winter |
Porous |
Foliage Texture |
Medium |
Fruit/Seed Color |
Brown |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous |
No |
Growth Form |
Bunch |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) |
|
Height, Mature (feet) |
4.00 |
Known Allelopath |
No |
Leaf Retention |
No |
Lifespan |
Moderate |
Low Growing Grass |
No |
Nitrogen Fixation |
|
Resprout Ability |
No |
Shape and Orientation |
Erect |
Toxicity |
None |
|
Growth Requirements |
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils |
No |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils |
Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils |
Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance |
None |
CaCO3 Tolerance |
High |
Cold Stratification Required |
No |
Drought Tolerance |
High |
Fertility Requirement |
Medium |
Fire Tolerance |
Medium |
Frost Free Days, Minimum |
160 |
Hedge Tolerance |
|
Moisture Use |
Medium |
pH, Minimum |
5.00 |
pH, Maximum |
7.50 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum |
|
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum |
|
Precipitation, Minimum |
30 |
Precipitation, Maximum |
60 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) |
12 |
Salinity Tolerance |
Low |
Shade Tolerance |
Intermediate |
Temperature, Minimum (°F) |
-18 |
|
Reproduction |
Bloom Period |
Mid Spring |
Commercial Availability |
Routinely Available |
Fruit/Seed Abundance |
High |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin |
Spring |
Fruit/Seed Period End |
Summer |
Fruit/Seed Persistence |
No |
Propagated by Bare Root |
No |
Propagated by Bulb |
No |
Propagated by Container |
No |
Propagated by Corm |
No |
Propagated by Cuttings |
No |
Propagated by Seed |
Yes |
Propagated by Sod |
No |
Propagated by Sprigs |
No |
Propagated by Tubers |
No |
Seed per Pound |
427200 |
Seed Spread Rate |
Slow |
Seedling Vigor |
High |
Small Grain |
No |
Vegetative Spread Rate |
None |
|
Suitability/Use |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product |
No |
Christmas Tree Product |
No |
Fodder Product |
Yes |
Fuelwood Product |
None |
Lumber Product |
No |
Naval Store Product |
No |
Nursery Stock Product |
No |
Palatable Browse Animal |
Medium |
Palatable Graze Animal |
High |
Palatable Human |
No |
Post Product |
No |
Protein Potential |
Medium |
Pulpwood Product |
No |
Veneer Product |
No |
|
|
|