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Baccharis Species, Narrowleaf Baccharis, Saltwater False Willow

Baccharisangustifolia

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Baccharis (BAK-uh-riss)

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Species

angustifolia (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Silver/Gray

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Mid Fall

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MotherNature4

Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | November 2008 | positive

This Baccharis species is frequently found in brackish marshes and near beaches. It is distinguished by linear leaves less than 5mm wide.

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Baccharis Species, Narrowleaf Baccharis, Saltwater False Willow

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