Eastern baccharis

Eastern baccharis (Baccharis halimifolia) is a tree or shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically dark green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has white flowers which appear in late summer.
It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 10 feet with roots at least 20 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5.5-7.8, low fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has high salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Baccharis halimifolia profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Baccharis Category:Native trees Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:White-flowered natives Category:Late Summer blooming natives Category:Natives with dark green foliage Category:Natives with conspicuous fall foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Natives between 6 and 12 feet tall Category:High moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:Salt-tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs