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Dwarf Coyote Brush
Scientific Name: Baccharis pilularis DC.
Family: Asteraceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 5-11,14-24 USDA: 8b-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to to 15° F (-10°C) Heat Tolerance: Not reliable in summer in the low deserts Sun Exposure: Requires full sun Origin: California coast Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, fast growing to 1 feet tall (30 cm), 3 to 10 feet in diameter (1-3 m) Watering Needs: Little to moderate water in the hot desert, no water on the coast Propagation: Tip cuttings

Cultural Practices:
Shear in early spring and apply fertilizer immediately.

Blooming Habits:
The female plants produce cottony seeds. Nursery plants are generally male.