Coyote Brush
(Baccharis pilularis)
Coyote Brush (Baccharis pilularis)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Baccharis pilularis, commonly known as Coyote Brush, Chaparral Broom, or Bush Baccharis, is an evergreen shrub native to the coastal bluffs, chaparral, and open woodlands of California, extending to Oregon, Washington, and Baja California. It typically grows to a height and width of 4-10 feet (1.2-3 meters). The plant forms a dense, mounding shape with small, leathery leaves and produces inconspicuous yellow and white flowers primarily in the fall, which are more noticeable on male plants.
Coyote Brush is valued for its low maintenance, drought tolerance, and use in erosion control. It is often used in native plant gardens, wildlife gardens, natural landscaping, and habitat restoration projects. The ground cover cultivars are selected for their varied heights, leaf colors, and textures, while the upright forms serve well as hedges or for fence lines, providing year-round foliage. This shrub thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils but is adaptable to various soil types. It is important to note that Baccharis pilularis can become weedy and may spread aggressively in some conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Coyote Brush is valued for its low maintenance, drought tolerance, and use in erosion control. It is often used in native plant gardens, wildlife gardens, natural landscaping, and habitat restoration projects. The ground cover cultivars are selected for their varied heights, leaf colors, and textures, while the upright forms serve well as hedges or for fence lines, providing year-round foliage. This shrub thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils but is adaptable to various soil types. It is important to note that Baccharis pilularis can become weedy and may spread aggressively in some conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 4-10 feet
- Width: 4-10 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast, Medium
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control, Groundcover, Hedges, Low Maintenance, Salt Tolerant, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Coastal bluffs, chaparral, and open woodlands
Other Names
Common Names: Coyote Bush , Chaparral-Broom , Dwarf Chaparral False Willow
Scientific Names: Baccharis pilularis , Baccharis pilularis var. typica , Baccharis pilularis subsp. typica
GBIF Accepted Name: Baccharis pilularis DC.