Adenostoma fasciculatum
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Adenostoma fasciculatum

Chamise · Common chamise · Greasewood

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
Click count
16
Observations
14

Description

Source: leafsnap

Adenostoma fasciculatum, the chamise (also known as greasewood or huutah), is a flowering plant native to Oregon, Nevada, California, and northern Baja California. This shrub is one of the most widespread plants of the California chaparral ecoregion.

Care Guide

💧 Water

Chamise is well-suited to arid environments and is highly drought-tolerant, thriving with minimal moisture. It should be watered every 2-3 weeks and does best in well-draining soil to prevent root rot. This makes it ideal for outdoor growth in dry conditions.

☀️ Light Full sun

Chamise performs best in areas where it gets continuous sunlight throughout the day. Although it can tolerate a lack of sun exposure, it is ideally placed in conditions with steady sunlight for optimal growth. Despite its preference for sun, both too much and too little light can negatively impact its health.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Chamise is native to habitats where temperatures range from 59 to 95 °F (15 to 35 ℃). It prospers in these warm conditions, adapts to seasonal changes, and tends to favor temperate climates.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Fertilize your Chamise in early spring to encourage healthy growth. Regular feeding improves overall health, producing vigorous growth, greater tolerance of harsh conditions, and enhanced resistance to diseases and pests. Keep to a specific fertilization schedule for your Chamise to maintain vibrant foliage with deep color and a lush appearance.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Chamise is a drought-tolerant shrub with dense foliage that adapts well to various soil types. To maintain its health and appearance, it is best to prune it from early to late winter, during its dormant period. Focus on removing dead branches and thinning the shrub to improve air circulation. Proper pruning not only promotes growth and improves the plant's health but also reduces fire hazards in mature plants.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Adenostoma
Family
Rosaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
3.96 m
Mature Spread
2.13 m
Leaf Color
Green, Gray
Leaf Type
Evergreen, Deciduous
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
0.10 cm to 0.20 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Summer
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
Native Area
Mexico

Tags (6)

Common Names (3)

en Chamise
en Common chamise
en Greasewood