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Ericameria laricifolia 'Aguirre'

Turpentine Bush

Plant photo of: Ericameria laricifolia 'Aguirre'
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Long lived evergreen shrub grows to 3' x 3'. Aguirre? was selected for its outstanding bloom period of yellow flowers from September to November when plants are totally covered with flowers. Accepts full sun, extreme reflected heat, and poor soils as long as drainage is adequate. Water sparingly to maintain form.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.