Baccharis pilularis Dwarf chaparral broom (Compositae) Evergreen shrub

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Baccharis pilularis
Dwarf chaparral broom
Evergreen shrub
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The Baccharis pilularis plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Dwarf chaparral broom. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. consanguinea.

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Latin Name:  Baccharis pilularis
Common Name:  Dwarf chaparral broom
Family:  Compositae
Author:  DC.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Coastal sand dunes and hills[200].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in almost any soil, from heavy clays to pure sands, if it is growing in a sunny position[11, 200]. Very tolerant of poor dry soils[200]. Tolerates maritime exposure[200]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it requires an almost frost-free climate and tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. Plants respond well to trimming[200]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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