Tree Detail

Chamaebatiaria millefolium

 

Fernbush

Chamaebatiaria millefolium   

Category: deciduous shrub   Size: medium

Mature Size: 6-8' by 6-8'

Zone: 1-3,7,14-21   Growth Rate: fast

Foliage: fernlike

Elevation (if known):

Water: Drought tolerant

Soil : Needs good drainage

Sun: Full to partial shade

Comments: Leafs out in early spring in Alamosa. They are evergreen in warmer climates. Showy spikes of creamy flowers in mid summer. Clip flowering heads in early spring.In Alamosa grows quickly.

Warnings:

Alamosa Tree Board Recommended? no

Street Tree? no   Street Tree Conditions:

CO/NM native? yes   Native to: to Rocky Mountains

Known Locations: Alta Fuels, my garden.

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