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Adenostoma fasciculatum [SBH 7633]

Also Known As

  • Chamise
  • Greasewood

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

Adenostoma fasciculatum [SBH 7633] plant details

Adenostoma fasciculatum [SBH 7633] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Adenostoma fasciculatum [SBH 7633]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: textural

GROWING CONDITIONS for Adenostoma fasciculatum [SBH 7633]

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A cutting grown crop from compact plants in Lake County, California. This important chaparral component, native from the Siskiyou mountains south to northern Baja California, has green, fine-textured foliage, resembling a compact erica. White flowers produce seed pods aging to mahogany. To 5-6 ft tall over time in lean soil with little to no summer water once established. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7 and probably into zone 6.

Gardening facts about Adenostoma fasciculatum [SBH 7633] plant

How to Grow Adenostoma fasciculatum [SBH 7633]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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