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Baccharis pilularis 'Pigeon Point'

Also Known As

Pigeon Point Dwarf Coyote Bush

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 10'-12'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Baccharis pilularis 'Pigeon Point' plant details

Baccharis pilularis 'Pigeon Point' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Baccharis pilularis 'Pigeon Point'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 12 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Baccharis pilularis 'Pigeon Point'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, erosion and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Baccharis Pigeon Point' is a gray-green shrub that grows into a 1' tall by 10' wide dark-green groundcover. Pigeon Point is great for slope stabilization and it requires low maintenance, and it is a moderate-to-fast-growing plant; used to cover large areas of ground. Intersperse with colorful plants of compatible watering (ceanothus, salvia, and monkey flower). Tolerates thinning & clipping; prune heavily to renovate every 3 years. Cultivars such as this are horticultural selections and hybrids, not part of the native ecology but work beautifully in the garden. Baccharis species are the nectar sources for most of the predatory wasps, native (small) butterflies and native flies. Useful for erosion control. Horticultural selection B. pilularis: origin from cuttings at Pigeon Pt., north coast, San Mateo Co.; introduced by Ken Taylor Nursery 1975.

By: The Watershed Nursery

Lower growing than most other cultivars and better suited to coastal gardens, it has larger and lighter green leaves than the species. Fast growing, it can reach 9' wide in 4 years. Can be utilized as an effective hedge.