Also known as Bush Baccharis · Chaparral-Broom · Chapparal Broom
Coyotebrush (Baccharis pilularis) is a hardy, adaptable evergreen shrub native to western North America, thriving in coastal and inland areas. Valued for erosion control
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best growth and flowering.
Drought Tolerant
25% intensity
Allow soil to dry between waterings once established. Avoid overwatering.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Adaptable
25% intensity
Hardy in a wide range of temperatures. Tolerates heat and moderate cold.
Low Feed
0% intensity
Typically does not require fertilization. Light feeding in spring if desired.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Coyotebrush is drought-tolerant once established. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
Young plants require more consistent moisture until their root systems are developed.
Prune to maintain shape and size, or to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Heading back stems in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges encourages a denser habit.
Can be pruned hard to rejuvenate overgrown plants.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or hardwood cuttings taken in winter. Cuttings should be treated with rooting hormone and placed in a well-draining medium.
Success rates are generally good, especially with optimal conditions.
Repotting is rarely necessary for established plants as they tolerate restricted root zones. If repotting is required for container-grown specimens, do so in early spring before new growth begins.
Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Baccharis |
| Species | Baccharis pilularis |
Similar in genus Baccharis
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