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Baccharis halimifolia (Bush groundsel)
1 hour care
per year
per year
4m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Baccharis halimifolia
Other names
Bush groundsel, Consumption bush, Cotton seed tree, Groundsel bush, Pencil tree, Ploughman's spikenard, Silver tuft, Tree groundsel, Sea myrtle, Eastern baccharis, Salt marsh elder
Genus
Baccharis Baccharis
Species
B. halimifolia - B. halimifolia is a vigorous, upright, open, deciduous shrub with oval to obovate, toothed, bright or grey-green leaves, clusters of small, white flower heads in autumn and, on female plants, thistle-like, silky white fruit.
Baccharis halimifolia is: Deciduous
Habit
Open branches, Upright
Toxicity
The fruit can cause stomach upset if eaten
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 4.
Propagation
Best to sow seed in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Baccharis halimifolia (Bush groundsel) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in fertile soil in full sun. Tolerates drought, heat, salt spray and a wide range of soil conditions including wet or very poor.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Baccharis halimifolia
Other names
Bush groundsel, Consumption bush, Cotton seed tree, Groundsel bush, Pencil tree, Ploughman's spikenard, Silver tuft, Tree groundsel, Sea myrtle, Eastern baccharis, Salt marsh elder
Genus
Baccharis Baccharis
Species
B. halimifolia - B. halimifolia is a vigorous, upright, open, deciduous shrub with oval to obovate, toothed, bright or grey-green leaves, clusters of small, white flower heads in autumn and, on female plants, thistle-like, silky white fruit.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Open branches, Upright
Toxicity
The fruit can cause stomach upset if eaten
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How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 4.
Propagation
Best to sow seed in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Baccharis halimifolia (Bush groundsel) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in fertile soil in full sun. Tolerates drought, heat, salt spray and a wide range of soil conditions including wet or very poor.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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