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Desert Broom, Rosin Bush

Baccharis Sarothroides

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Overview

Desert Broom, or Baccharis sarothroides, is a hardy, drought-tolerant shrub native to the arid climates of the American Southwest. It reaches up to 6 ft in height and spreads to 4 ft. This fast-growing, evergreen plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, producing dense clusters of tiny, cream to white flowers in fall. Ideal for xeriscaping, it provides erosion control and habitat for wildlife.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 8–11Climate Arid

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Arid

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Desert Broom, Rosin Bush (Baccharis Sarothroides) — drought-tolerant shrub native to the arid climates of the American Southwest
Desert Broom, Rosin Bush (Baccharis Sarothroides) — It reaches up to 6 ft in height and spreads to 4 ft
Desert Broom, Rosin Bush (Baccharis Sarothroides) — evergreen plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils
Desert Broom, Rosin Bush (Baccharis Sarothroides) — producing dense clusters of tiny
Desert Broom, Rosin Bush (Baccharis Sarothroides) — cream to white flowers in fall
Desert Broom, Rosin Bush (Baccharis Sarothroides) — Ideal for xeriscaping, it provides erosion control and habitat for wildlife
Desert Broom, Rosin Bush (Baccharis Sarothroides) — commonly referred to as Desert Broom or Rosin Bush
Desert Broom, Rosin Bush (Baccharis Sarothroides) — As a landscape architect assistant
Desert Broom, Rosin Bush (Baccharis Sarothroides) — typically reaching heights of 3 to 6 feet
Desert Broom, Rosin Bush (Baccharis Sarothroides) — with an equal or greater spread
Desert Broom, Rosin Bush (Baccharis Sarothroides) — needle-like leaves are small and narrow
Desert Broom, Rosin Bush (Baccharis Sarothroides) — giving it an airy and delicate appearance despite its hardy nature

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