Adenostoma fasciculatum can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. Adenostoma fasciculatum grows
to 6-8 feet tall and wide. Chamise responds well sheared as a hedge, or grown as a small weeping tree.
The papery bark is a spectacle unto itself. Chamise attracts a variety of butterflies including blues
and hairstreaks. Adenostoma fasciculatum grows in full sun on a variety of soils. Chamise grows best with
limited summer irrigation. A profusion of flowers are produced at the tips of the branches in the Spring.
Adenostoma fasciculatum is Winter hardy into the low teens or single digits. Chamise is on a number of fire
clearance lists as it is quite flamable and should not be used near structures in fire prone locations or plants
should be widely separated from one another.
High
resolution images of Adenostoma
fasciculatum are available.
