Baccharis halimifolia (Aster Tree) - Image 8

Botanical name: Baccharis halimifolia

Common names: Aster Tree, White Cloud Tree, Snow Bush, Eastern Baccharis, Flannel Bush

Family: Asteraceae

Origin: North America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant plant
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When not in bloom, the plant looks like a dense shrub with dark green foliage
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Baccharis halimifolia - Aster Tree, Snow Bush

3549 Baccharis halimifolia - Aster Tree, Snow Bush

Aster Tree, Snow Bush, White Cloud Tree. This unique plant is the only tree in Asteraceae family. The persistent white pappus of the infructescences remains showy for months after the plants stop blooming. The plant looks like a white cloud or covered with snow. Winter bloomer. Unusual shape leaves 1-2" wide. Can be grown as a large bush, trained into a small standard tree, or kept in a pot. Very hardy plant, tolerates drought and poor soils, and some freeze.
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster

Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
5 Plants in stock
$29.95
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