Yes, Potentilla, commonly known as cinquefoil, is a deciduous plant, which means it does lose its leaves in the fall. This seasonal leaf drop allows the plant to conserve energy and resources during the winter months. In spring, it typically regrows new leaves as it resumes active growth.
Potentilla recta was created in 1753.
Potentilla basaltica was created in 1984.
Potentilla cristae was created in 1990.
Potentilla angelliae was created in 1987.
Potentilla cottamii was created in 1987.
Potentilla hickmanii was created in 1900.
The best time to trim a potentilla, and any other summer-flowering shrub, is in the spring before the potentilla buds out.
No, leaves can lose water.
Yes, they do lose their leaves in the winter.
Deciduous trees lose all their leaves in the Autumn.
Trees lose their leaves all the time, but rainforests do not shed their leaves all at once.
Blueberry plants are deciduous, so they do lose them.