Species: Baccharis halimifolia

(bak´ȧ-ris ha-li-mi-fō´li-ȧ)

Baccharis halimifolia

Groundseltree, Eastern Baccharis

Found on Course Walks

Dry Site Plants

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Woody Shrubs for Storm Water Retention

Cultivars

'B. glomeruliflora', 'White Caps'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub > 8 feet, Shrub 4 to 8 feet

Height: 5-12'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: rounded, upright

Ornamental Other: Dioecious flowers. White fruits are showy

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 5b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salt spray, Tolerates salty soil

Environmental Other: Tolerant of salt and extremely poor soils, showy white fruits, can be treated as an herbaceous perennial in cold climates

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

Native to coastal Atlantic states, Georgia to Massachusetts

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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