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Ellen's False Truffle

Rhizopogon ellenae, Rhizopogonaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Beneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (fruiting)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Fragile PuffballCalvatia fragilis
Nutrient Accumulation
Parks' False TruffleRhizopogon parksii
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Shaggy False TruffleRhizopogon villosulus
Nutrient AccumulationPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Rosy False TruffleRhizopogon roseolus

Congeneric Rhizopogon species compete for similar ecological niches and mycorrhizal partnerships

Uses

Functions

Mycorrhizal Symbiosis With ConifersSoil BuildingNutrient CyclingForest Ecosystem Support

Edible Parts

Fruiting Body

Common Questions

What zones does Ellen's False Truffle grow in?

Ellen's False Truffle grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Ellen's False Truffle?

Good companions for Ellen's False Truffle include Fragile Puffball, Parks' False Truffle, Shaggy False Truffle.

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