Adenostoma fasciculatum
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Chamise
Chamise tends to be a medium to large shrub, 5-8′ tall by 8-12′ wide. Its name originates from its fascicled (clustered) leaves.
A very tough plant used as a screen, informal hedge, or wind break and it’s a super, excellent erosion control species.
In the wild Chamise also protects the soil after fires as its crown sprouts back from the base. Chamise is very flammable, so don’t plant it near the house!
Bloom time February – July
Sun: Full Sun
Water: Dry, Light, Moderate
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand, Rocky
Other: Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control
| Ecological Value | Chamise is suitable for revegetation because of its well-developed root system and drought resistance . In the wild Chamise also protects the soil after fires as its crown sprouts back from the base. |
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| Container | 5-Gal-O, D-16-O, 1-Gal, 5-Gal, 5-GalS, D-16, D-16S, D-16S-o |
| Historical Uses | Chamise was used by Native Americans for a variety of medicinal purposes. Chamise oils were used to treat skin infections. |
| Distribution | Native to the coast ranges (Mendocino and Lake County south to Baja) and Sierra Nevada mountains. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 5249 feet |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Dry slopes & ridges; chaparral & mesas. |
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