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Chamise

Adenostoma fasciculatum, Rosaceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mormon TeaEphedra viridis
Nurse PlantWind Protection
Mountain MahoganyCercocarpus montanus
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Desert SpoonDasylirion wheeleri
Nurse PlantWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Hopseed BushDodonaea viscosa

Chamise is strongly allelopathic, producing phenolic compounds that inhibit other chaparral shrubs including Hopseed Bush

Coast RosemaryWestringia fruticosa

Coast Rosemary contains aromatic compounds that can be inhibitory, while Chamise is strongly allelopathic

Uses

Functions

Wildlife Habitat

Common Questions

What zones does Chamise grow in?

Chamise grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Chamise?

Good companions for Chamise include Mormon Tea, Mountain Mahogany, Desert Spoon.

Design guilds with Chamise and see companion relationships visually.

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