Baccharis pilularis / Coyote Bush

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Baccharis pilularis / Coyote Bush

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Baccharis pilularis is a survivor. It is able to make itself at home on sandy shores and rocky cliffs. It is a broadleaf evergreen, with a sort of wild overall shape, and also an unusual leaf shape. Good for evergreen screening, and also soil stabilization.

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Genus species: Baccharis pilularis Family: Asteraceae

Common name: Coyote Bush

Size: to 10’ tall Shape: Spreading, upright mound

Growth rate: Fast with enough water Type: Evergreen

Foliage: Leaves alternate, sticky, dark green, with 3 principal veins. They are up to 3/4” wide and 2” long, with a few course teeth on margins

Flowers: The plant is dioecious, separate male and female plants. Both appear similar from a distance in bloom, covered in small creamy white blooms

Features: Extremely drought tolerant, tough, grows a fast root system. Evergreen. Attractive to certain butterflies and moths. It is supposed to be fire resistant.

Growing conditions: Will grow anywhere. In WA state only found in a few locations. Likes sea cliffs and bluffs, dry open sites, in full sun.

Climate zone: to zone 5

Uses and comments: Vigorous root system, can help stabilize loose soil. Good for hedges and bank stabilization.