Baccharis patagonica

Botanical Description

Baccharis patagonica is an evergreen shrub with an open, spreading habit. It can grow 3 metres or more tall in sheltered conditions, though can be lower growing in exposure. It is often as wide or wider than it is tall[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. , K Title Plants for a Future Author Ken Fern Description Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips. ]. An attractive evergreen, it is sometimes grown as an ornamental and can be used as a hedge. A source of fuel in the wild, where it serves a useful purpose as a soil stabilizer.