Baccharis pilularis ‘Macayama Mound’, Macayama Mound Coyote Brush

This dense, bright green, gumdrop-shaped coyote bush only reaches about 3 ft tall and spreads a little wider. A heat and drought tolerant selection from inland Sonoma County, it is a great alternative for the ubiquitous ‘Twin Peaks’, which is a coastal selection and less suitable for hot, dry sites. Plant in full sun to light shade where mature plants won’t need supplemental water, but an infrequent deep soak will keep them looking fresh. The small, whitish flowers that appear in the early autumn are relished by pollinators. This selection is female, so the late autumn seeds provide an important food source for birds. A sturdy, low, evergreen shrub for tough situations.