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Burrobush

Ambrosia Dumosa

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Overview

The Burrobush, Ambrosia dumosa, thrives in arid regions, offering a low, rounded profile up to 2 feet tall and spanning 4 feet wide. This deciduous shrub features fine, gray-green foliage with inconspicuous blooms. It's highly adapted to desert climes, requiring minimal water post-establishment. Its dense roots stabilize soil, making it ideal for xeriscaping. Distinctive for its allergenic pollen, placement should consider potential sensitivities. USDA zones 7-11.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 9–11Type ShrubClimate Arid
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — is a perennial shrub native to the arid deserts of the Southwest United States; commonly referred to as the Burrobush
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — as it produces little to no airborne pollenBurrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — it's critical to situate the Burrobush in an environment with full sunlight and well-drained soilBurrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — Its dense roots stabilize soil, making it ideal for xeriscapingBurrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — rounded profile up to 2 feet tall and spanning 4 feet wide; its dense roots stabilize soil, making it ideal for xeriscapingBurrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — the Burrobush presents an airy; shrub for fullBurrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — shrub for full+59

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Arid

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Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — is a perennial shrub native to the arid deserts of the Southwest United States; commonly referred to as the Burrobush
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — as it produces little to no airborne pollen
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — it's critical to situate the Burrobush in an environment with full sunlight and well-drained soil
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — Its dense roots stabilize soil, making it ideal for xeriscaping
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — rounded profile up to 2 feet tall and spanning 4 feet wide; its dense roots stabilize soil, making it ideal for xeriscaping
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — the Burrobush presents an airy; shrub for full
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — shrub for full
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — Distinctive for its allergenic pollen, placement should consider potential sensitivities; meaning it has male and, image 45
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — It's highly adapted to desert climes, requiring minimal water post-establishment
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — Its dense roots stabilize soil, making it ideal for xeriscaping; distinctive for its allergenic pollen, placement should consider
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — meaning it has male and female flowers on separate plants
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — rounded profile up to 2 feet tall and spanning 4 feet wide; its dense roots stabilize soil, making it ideal for, image 41
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — the plant is also known for its allergy-friendly properties
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — yet visually appealing vegetation
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — This deciduous shrub features fine, gray-green foliage with inconspicuous blooms; it blooms from early spring to late summer
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — This deciduous shrub features fine, gray-green foliage with inconspicuous blooms; it blooms from early spring to late, image 42
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — meaning it has male and female flowers on separate plants; rounded profile up to 2 feet tall and spanning 4 feet wide
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — and requires a male and female plant in proximity for seed production.<br><br>For landscape design
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — red and yellow flowers in the garden
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — shrub with red and yellow blooms; delicate texture that contrasts well against the bolder features of a landscape
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — Distinctive for its allergenic pollen, placement should consider potential sensitivities
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — commonly referred to as the Burrobush; shrub with red and yellow blooms
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — Adapted to thrive in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 11; and requires a male and female plant in proximity for seed
Burrobush (Ambrosia Dumosa) — commonly referred to as the Burrobush
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