PatternBaseWine-colored False Truffle
Rhizopogon vinicolor, Rhizopogonaceae
Zones
4–9
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow
Guild Roles
Nitrogen FixerBeneficial Insect Habitat
Growing Conditions
Sun
Partial Shade (preferred)
Water
Low (fruiting)Moderate (established)
Soil pH
5 – 7
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Western RhizopogonRhizopogon occidentalis
Closely related mycorrhizal fungi competing for the same host tree root space and resources in overlapping habitats
Oregon White TruffleTuber oregonenseBoth hypogeous fungi compete for mycorrhizal partnerships with overlapping host tree species
Yellow False TruffleRhizopogon luteolusNearly identical false truffle species competing for the same mycorrhizal associations and resources
Uses
Functions
Mycorrhizal SymbiosisNutrient CyclingSoil BuildingTree Health Enhancement
Edible Parts
Fruiting Bodies
Common Questions
What zones does Wine-colored False Truffle grow in?
Wine-colored False Truffle grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.
Is Wine-colored False Truffle a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Wine-colored False Truffle is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
What are good companion plants for Wine-colored False Truffle?
Good companions for Wine-colored False Truffle include Wild Apple of Kazakhstan.
Design guilds with Wine-colored False Truffle and see companion relationships visually.
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