Tree Detail

Ericameria nauseosus

 

Chamisa, Rabbitbrush

Ericameria nauseosus   

Category: deciduous shrub   Size: medium

Mature Size: 6' by 3'

Zone: 1-11   Growth Rate: fast

Foliage: Long and narrow, greenish-gray with a soft felt-like covering

Elevation (if known):

Water: Drought tolerant, doesn't need much water

Soil : Thrives in wide range of soils and tolerates alkali soils.

Sun: Full

Comments: Does well in Alamosa. Beautiful yellow blooms in the fall. Is frequent in northern New Mexcio. Moved from genus chrysothamnus in 1993.

Warnings:

Alamosa Tree Board Recommended? no

Street Tree? no   Street Tree Conditions:

CO/NM native? yes   Native to: High desert, Rocky Mtns

Known Locations: Alta Fuels

Information Sources: Sunset Western Garden Book, Landscaping on the New Frontier, Wikipedia