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Baccharis pilularis (Dwarf chaparral broom)
1 hour care
per year
per year
2.5m
Max height
Max height
2.5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Baccharis pilularis
Other names
Dwarf chaparral broom, Dwarf coyote bush, Coyote bush, Bush baccharis, Coyotebush, Dwarf chaparral false willow
Genus
Baccharis Baccharis
Species
B. pilularis - B. pilularis is a dense, rounded, evergreen shrub with upright bearing oblong to ovate, toothed, sticky, light green leaves and, on separate plants from late summer into autumn, panicles of small, spherical, pale yellow male flowers and slender, fluffy, cream-white female flowers.
Baccharis pilularis is: Evergreen
Habit
Rounded, Dense
Toxicity
The fruit can cause stomach upset if eaten
Flower
Pale-yellow, Cream in Summer; Pale-yellow, Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 4.
Propagation methods
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Baccharis pilularis (Dwarf chaparral broom) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Hedging/Screens, Ground Cover, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, Banks and Slopes, Wildlife
Cultivation
Prefers well-drained, acid to neutral soil in full sun. Many gardeners prefer male plants as female plants create abundant, fluffy seeds. Tolerates drought, heat, alkaline soil, dappled shade, and salt spray. Deer resistant. Hardy to -10C. May need protection in colder areas.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Baccharis pilularis
Other names
Dwarf chaparral broom, Dwarf coyote bush, Coyote bush, Bush baccharis, Coyotebush, Dwarf chaparral false willow
Genus
Baccharis Baccharis
Species
B. pilularis - B. pilularis is a dense, rounded, evergreen shrub with upright bearing oblong to ovate, toothed, sticky, light green leaves and, on separate plants from late summer into autumn, panicles of small, spherical, pale yellow male flowers and slender, fluffy, cream-white female flowers.
Native to
California
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Rounded, Dense
Toxicity
The fruit can cause stomach upset if eaten
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Colour
Flower
Pale-yellow, Cream in Summer; Pale-yellow, Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 4.
Propagation methods
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Baccharis pilularis (Dwarf chaparral broom) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Hedging/Screens, Ground Cover, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, Banks and Slopes, Wildlife
Cultivation
Prefers well-drained, acid to neutral soil in full sun. Many gardeners prefer male plants as female plants create abundant, fluffy seeds. Tolerates drought, heat, alkaline soil, dappled shade, and salt spray. Deer resistant. Hardy to -10C. May need protection in colder areas.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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