bush groundsel

How to Grow and Care for bush groundsel

bush groundsel · Baccharis halimifolia
Also known as: consumption bush; cotton seed tree; groundsel bush; pencil tree; ploughman's spikenard; silver tuft; tree groundsel

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Across the EU, UK and NI it is an offence to plant or cause to grow in the wild plants listed on Schedule 9 of this order. These plants should not be planted or caused to grow in the wild and in addition are banned from sale. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

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Planting and Growing bush groundsel

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleHigh drought tolerance once mature, minimal watering required long term
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FertilizingOne light dose of general shrub fertilizer each early spring only
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Care Tips

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Across the EU, UK and NI it is an offence to plant or cause to grow in the wild plants listed on Schedule 9 of this order. These plants should not be planted or caused to grow in the wild and in addition are banned from sale. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

How to Water bush groundsel?

High drought tolerance once mature, minimal watering required long term

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for bush groundsel?

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for bush groundsel?

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What Soil Is Best for bush groundsel?

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What Are the Moisture Requirements for bush groundsel?

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How to Fertilize bush groundsel?

One light dose of general shrub fertilizer each early spring only

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How to Prune bush groundsel?

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How to Propagate bush groundsel?

Please see cultivation notes

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How to Transplant bush groundsel?

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How to Care for bush groundsel in Winter?

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How to Plant bush groundsel?

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Across the EU, UK and NI it is an offence to plant or cause to grow in the wild plants listed on Schedule 9 of this order. These plants should not be planted or caused to grow in the wild and in addition are banned from sale. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

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How to Repot bush groundsel?

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How to Harvest bush groundsel?

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Common Pests & Diseases

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The Toxicity of bush groundsel

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Attributes of bush groundsel

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Scientific Classification

Species
Baccharis halimifolia
Genus
Baccharis
Family
Asteraceae
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