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San Nicholas Chamise

Adenostoma Fasciculatum 'Nicolas'

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Overview

Adenostoma fasciculatum 'Nicolas', commonly known as San Nicolas Chamise, is a drought-tolerant evergreen shrub. This compact variety reaches up to 6 feet in height and spreads up to 6 feet wide. It features fine, needle-like foliage and produces clusters of small, white flowers in spring. Suited for USDA zones 7-10, it thrives in full sun, requiring minimal water once established. Ideal for fire-scaping and native plant gardens.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 6–10Type Shrub
San Nicholas Chamise (Adenostoma Fasciculatum 'Nicolas') — is a drought-tolerant evergreen shrub
San Nicholas Chamise (Adenostoma Fasciculatum 'Nicolas') — commonly known as San Nicolas ChamiseSan Nicholas Chamise (Adenostoma Fasciculatum 'Nicolas') — This compact variety reaches up to 6 feet in height and spreads up to 6 feet wide

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Mature height
1–3 Ft.
Mature width
3–5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae

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San Nicholas Chamise (Adenostoma Fasciculatum 'Nicolas') — is a drought-tolerant evergreen shrub
San Nicholas Chamise (Adenostoma Fasciculatum 'Nicolas') — commonly known as San Nicolas Chamise
San Nicholas Chamise (Adenostoma Fasciculatum 'Nicolas') — This compact variety reaches up to 6 feet in height and spreads up to 6 feet wide

Photograph: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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