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Low growing horticultural selection from Baccharis pilularis from Twin Peaks in San Francisco. Twin Peaks II is a compact low growing shrub reaching 12-18 inch high with a 5-6 ft spread. It has dark leaves that are deeply toothed. Needs sun and regular water, but must have good drainage. Selection is pollen producing only (no seed producing plants). For seed producing selections, 'San Bruno Lady' is one option. Tolerates almost any soil type.
Shrub
1 - 2 ft Tall
3 - 5 ft Wide
Prostrate
Fast
Evergreen
Cream
Summer, Fall, Winter
Bank stabilization, Groundcover, Hedge
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Very Low, Low
Easy
15
Fast, Medium, Slow
Tolerates a wide variety of soils.
Soil PH: 5.0 - 8.0
The upright form can be pruned to be tree-like if desired. The ground cover forms should be pruned annually if a neat appearance is desired. Some may even be mowed.
5, 7*, 8*, 9*, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18*, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Good with oaks, Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia), Coffeeberry species, Manzanita species, Ceanothus species, sages, and most other chaparral species
Thanks to the Theodore Payne Foundation for sharing information about this plant.