Pittocaulon Species, Broomstick Tree, Palo, Paloloco
Pittocaulonpraecox

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Pittocaulon (pit-oh-KAW-lon)
Species: praecox (pray-koks)

Synonym:Senecio praecox

Synonym:Cineraria praecox

Category
Shrubs
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting