Baccharis viminea Mule's fat (Compositae) Evergreen shrub

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Baccharis viminea
Mule's fat
Evergreen shrub
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The Baccharis viminea plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California to Mexico. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mule's fat. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. glutinosa. B. salicifolia. (Ruiz.&Pavon.)Pers.

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Latin Name:  Baccharis viminea
Common Name:  Mule's fat
Family:  Compositae
Author:  DC.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry stream beds, ditch banks etc, usually below 450 metres[71].

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]. 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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