Baccharis pilularis
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Size at maturity: 1-9' tall, 2'-9' wide
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Canopy layer: large shrub
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Light requirements: full sun to part sun
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Moisture requirements: dry, well-drained soil
- Growth rate: medium
- Special features: evergreen
Evergreen and upright with dark green to grey leaves. Small white flowers in late summer to early winter.
In the garden, coyote bush can be used as a full sun hedge, or in areas that are prone to erosion. It should be pruned back periodically simulating fires/grazing that would occur naturally in the wild. Coyote bush is beneficial as habitat for birds, and other small animals; cover for native perennials to establish themselves; nectar for many insects.
Photo credit 1: "Baccharis pilularis-Coyote Brush, Honeybees" by campsjc is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0