Coyote brush.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Evergreen shrub

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 14 a 30 días

Tamaño adulto

3 to 10 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 8 a 10

Floración

Late summer to late autumn

Cuidados

Plant this shrub in a spot with plenty of sun and well draining soil. Watch for yellowing leaves which can indicate poor drainage or overwatering. It is quite drought tolerant once established.

Riego

Water deeply but infrequently once the plant is established to encourage deep roots.

Abonado

This plant generally does not require fertilizer if planted in native soil.

Poda

Prune in late winter to maintain shape and encourage denser growth.

Trasplante

This shrub is best suited for the ground, but if kept in a container, move to a larger pot every few years.

Suelo

Sandy, rocky, or clay soils

pH del suelo

6.0 to 8.0

Temperatura

-7 a 35°C

Humedad

30 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 10 to 20 years.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Alta

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally considered non-toxic, but ingestion is not recommended.

Niños

The small, sticky seeds and dense branches pose no significant danger, but the plant is not intended for consumption.

Alérgenos por contacto

The foliage can be slightly sticky due to resin, which may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen produced by male plants can be a moderate allergen for those sensitive to wind-borne pollen.

Comestibilidad

This plant is not considered edible and may cause digestive upset if ingested.

Cómo identificarla

• Small, serrated, leathery green leaves
• Dense, rounded shrub growth habit
• Tiny, white, fluffy flower heads
• Sticky, resinous foliage texture

Altura

0,3 a 3m

Anchura

1 a 4m

Hojas

bright green, dark green, evergreen

Flores

white, cream, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

white, silvery, late autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Root rot — Occurs when the soil remains too wet for extended periods.
• Baccharis stem gall — Small galls caused by gall midges that are mostly cosmetic.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

cuttings, seed

Cuándo plantar

autumn, winter, spring

Cuidados en invierno

No special winter care is needed as it is well adapted to mild winters within its native range.

En maceta

It can grow in large containers, but it is best suited for in-ground planting due to its wide root system.

Group this shrub with other drought tolerant natives to create a low maintenance, water wise landscape.

Buenas compañeras

• Artemisia californica — They share similar water and light requirements in coastal scrub habitats.
• California poppy — They provide a nice color contrast and thrive in similar dry conditions.

Especies parecidas

• Sticky monkeyflower — It is another common companion in coastal scrub with similar ecological needs.

Ciencia

Familia

Asteraceae

Género

Baccharis

Orden

Asterales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Coastal and inland California and southern Oregon.

Conservación

It is a common and widespread native species in its range and is not currently of conservation concern.

It thrives in open, sunny areas and is highly adapted to survive in fire-prone coastal scrub environments.

Valor para la fauna

larval host plant, nectar source, shelter for small birds

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, polillas, escarabajos

Usos

erosion control, groundcover, wildlife habitat, coastal landscaping

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does it need much water?

Once established, it requires very little supplemental water.

Can I keep it small?

Yes, it responds well to pruning if you want to maintain a specific size.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Baccharis comes from an ancient Greek name for a plant with fragrant roots, while pilularis refers to the pill-like shape of the flower heads.

Bueno saberlo

• It is commonly known as coyote brush.
• The female plants produce fluffy white seeds that look like miniature clouds in the fall.
• It is incredibly drought tolerant once established.
• It is a pioneer species that quickly colonizes disturbed soil.

También en

• Plantas resistentes a la sequía
• Plantas que los ciervos no comen