Does it need much water?

Once established, it requires very little supplemental water.

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

Guide botanique

Coyote brush.

Baccharis pilularis

Prononciation BAK-uh-ris pil-yoo-LAIR-is

Aussi appelée Chaparral Broom, Coyote Bush, Dwarf Coyote Brush, bush baccharis, chaparral-broom, coyotebrush, dwarf chaparral false willow, Dwarf chapparal broom

Coyote brush is a tough, evergreen shrub native to the western coast of North America. It is a fantastic choice for erosion control and supporting local pollinators. You will love how resilient it is in various soil conditions.

Une autre photo de Coyote brush — Photo de Aden Sommerville (CC BY) via gbif

En un coup d'œil

Niveau d'entretien: Facile
Type de plante: Evergreen shrub
Lumière: Full sun
Lumière en intérieur: Soleil direct
Arrosage: Tous les 14 à 30 jours
Taille adulte: 3 to 10 feet
Croissance: Rapide
Rusticité: USDA 8 à 10
Floraison: Late summer to late autumn

Entretien

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.

Arrosage: Water deeply but infrequently once the plant is established to encourage deep roots.
Engrais: This plant generally does not require fertilizer if planted in native soil.
Taille: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and encourage denser growth.
Rempotage: This shrub is best suited for the ground, but if kept in a container, move to a larger pot every few years.
Sol: Sandy, rocky, or clay soils
pH du sol: 6.0 to 8.0
Température: -7 à 35°C
Humidité: 30 à 70%
Résistance à la sécheresse: Élevée
Durée de vie: Perennial, typically 10 to 20 years.
Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins: Élevée

Signes qu'il faut rempoter

Roots growing out of the drainage holes.
Stunted growth despite proper care.
Soil drying out extremely fast.

Sécurité

Humains: The plant is generally considered non-toxic, but ingestion is not recommended.
Enfants: The small, sticky seeds and dense branches pose no significant danger, but the plant is not intended for consumption.
Allergènes de contact: The foliage can be slightly sticky due to resin, which may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Allergènes aéroportés: The pollen produced by male plants can be a moderate allergen for those sensitive to wind-borne pollen.
Comestibilité: This plant is not considered edible and may cause digestive upset if ingested.

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur: 0,3 à 3m
Envergure: 1 à 4m
Feuilles: bright green, dark green, evergreen
Fleurs: white, cream, 0,5 à 1cm
Fruits: white, silvery, late autumn

Problèmes courants

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.

La cultiver

Multiplication: cuttings, seed
Quand planter: autumn, winter, spring
Hivernage: No special winter care is needed as it is well adapted to mild winters within its native range.
En pot: It can grow in large containers, but it is best suited for in-ground planting due to its wide root system.

Cuttings

Take 10 cm semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer.
Dip the base in rooting hormone.
Place in a well-draining potting mix until roots form.

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

Bonnes associations

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.

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille: Asteraceae
Genre: Baccharis
Ordre: Asterales
Classe: Magnoliopsida
Région d'origine: Coastal and inland California and southern Oregon.
Préservation: 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.

Intérêt pour la faune: larval host plant, nectar source, shelter for small birds
Pollinisateurs: abeilles, papillons, papillons de nuit, coléoptères
Utilisations: erosion control, groundcover, wildlife habitat, coastal landscaping

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Floraison

Fructification

Feuillage

Repères écologiques

Salinité: 5/9
Réaction du sol: 6/9
Lumière: 8/9
Température: 7/9
Humidité: 2/9
Nutriments: 3/9

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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.

Bon à savoir

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.

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