{"product_id":"baccharis-pilularis","title":"Baccharis pilularis","description":"\u003cp\u003eBaccharis pilularis is a shrub native to California. It is the ideal plant for creating low defensive hedges, as it is extremely \u003cstrong\u003edrought-tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e and even… fire-resistant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e9x9x20 pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eShrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eYellow (male flower), white (female flower)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlowering period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eJuly, August, September, October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCold hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eBetween -5°C and -10°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrought tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalt tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaximum height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eFull sun\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDESCRIPTION OF BACCHARIS PILULARIS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaccharis pilularis is also known as \u003cstrong\u003eCoyote Brush\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eChaparral Broom\u003c\/strong\u003e, after the evergreen shrubby vegetation typical of California. Although it is rarely found in the wild outside of California canyons and coastlines, Baccharis pilularis can integrate perfectly into a Mediterranean garden or a \u003cstrong\u003erock garden\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summer and well into autumn, it produces inconspicuous flowers. It is a dioecious plant: the male and female flowers grow on different bushes and also have different colors. The male flowers are yellow and produce delicately scented pollen, while the female flowers are white. Male-flowered bushes tend to be the most used in landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaccharis pilularis flowers tend to attract bees, butterflies, and other small insects, while the bush offers a safe refuge for little birds. Given its late and prolonged flowering, Baccharis pilularis is a valuable source of nectar for pollinating insects during autumn. As you may have guessed, this plant can be a real boon for the biodiversity in your garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the United States, Baccharis pilularis is highly appreciated for creating \u003cstrong\u003edefensive hedges\u003c\/strong\u003e, given its resistance to deer incursions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE GREAT RESISTANCE OF BACCHARIS PILULARIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaccharis pilularis is a living manifesto of the peculiar intelligence of plants, which in this case translates into truly extraordinary survival mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHABIT\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the peculiarities of Baccharis pilularis is that it takes on a different shape depending on where it grows. If exposed to strong coastal winds, it tends to remain very low to protect itself, “flattening” itself to cover the sand dunes; instead, it grows much taller and maintains an upright habit if placed in sheltered areas, as it does in nature inside California canyons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLEAVES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves of Baccharis pilularis are small and oval, numerous, and very close together. They are covered with a waxy substance capable of reducing transpiration and retaining moisture, which helps make this bush highly drought-tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe waxy consistency of the leaves has another very important advantage: their chemical composition makes them particularly fire-resistant, protecting the plant from the forest fires frequent in chaparral areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne last curiosity: on hot summer days, the leaves of Baccharis pilularis exude a resinous oil with an intense fragrance. This substance has a terrible taste, which protects the plant from the appetite of any animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eROOTS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe root system of Baccharis pilularis is another of the secrets of its extraordinary resistance. The bush develops particularly dense and thick roots, capable of extending far around the base of the plant: in this way, Baccharis ensures that it maximizes the absorption of rainwater over a large surface area of soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis robust and important root system allows the plant to survive and regenerate quickly in the event of extreme events, such as the aforementioned California fires. This is why Baccharis pilularis is considered a \u003cstrong\u003epioneer species\u003c\/strong\u003e: by managing to establish itself first on land damaged by extreme events, it prepares the soil and makes it more suitable for the subsequent growth of other, less resistant plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn California, Baccharis pilularis is often used in natural habitat restoration projects: its important root system is ideal for stabilizing sand dunes, keeping the soil compact and limiting erosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCULTIVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF COYOTE BROOM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaccharis pilularis is an easy-going plant, capable of performing well in almost any situation. It has no particular demands regarding the type of soil: it can do well in sandy, clay, acidic, alkaline, or very poor soils. However, like most plants suitable for creating a Mediterranean garden, it performs best in well-drained soils with very sunny exposures. Baccharis pilularis can do equally well with a few hours of shade, but it will not grow in an area of total shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideal time for planting is between late spring and early summer. When planting the plant, it is necessary to remember that the above-ground growth of Baccharis pilularis is far lower than its root growth. Therefore, take into account the space that the roots will occupy and try to space it sufficiently from other plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaccharis pilularis is very drought-tolerant and will not need special irrigation, except in extreme cases. As for maintenance, an annual pruning between late winter and early spring will be sufficient: it will allow the bush to grow more densely and compactly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BotanicalDryGarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36811933581480,"sku":"","price":21.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/0727\/2104\/products\/Baccaris-pilularis-vaso.png?v=1619623187","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicaldrygarden.com\/en\/products\/baccharis-pilularis","provider":"BotanicalDryGarden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}