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Scaly Hedgehog Mushroom

Sarcodon imbricatus, Bankeraceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Shade (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Iron WalnutJuglans sigillata
Nutrient Accumulation
Short-stalked Slippery JackSuillus brevipes
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Rough-shelled MacadamiaMacadamia ternifolia
Nutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Flat-topped Coral FungusClavariadelphus truncatus

Both are ectomycorrhizal fungi competing for associations with coniferous tree hosts

Uses

Functions

DecompositionNutrient CyclingSoil BuildingFood Production

Edible Parts

Fruiting Body

Medicinal Uses

Digestive SupportImmune Support

Common Questions

What zones does Scaly Hedgehog Mushroom grow in?

Scaly Hedgehog Mushroom grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Scaly Hedgehog Mushroom?

Good companions for Scaly Hedgehog Mushroom include Iron Walnut, Short-stalked Slippery Jack, Rough-shelled Macadamia.

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