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mule fat
Baccharis salicifolia
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
A fast-growing California native shrub with narrow, willow-like foliage and late-season white flowers. Extremely drought tolerant and useful for erosion control and riparian restoration.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6b to Zone 10bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 7 to 8.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
FallWinter
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
California native
Native to: California
Function & Care
biomass/mulcherosion controlwildlife benefitwindbreak
Coppicing
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation