Adenostoma fasciculatum 'Nicolas' (Chamise 'Nicolas')

Cultivation

Best grown in poor, rocky, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates clay. Does not tolerate prolonged winter frosts. In cold areas, plant against a warm wall and protect from strong, cold winds. A tough plant tolerating drought and heat, suitable for erosion control on hot, dry slopes. Highly flammable and should be planted away from structures, particularly in hot, dry areas prone to wildfires. Flammability is reduced

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Wildlife, Wallside and trellises, Desert garden/Xeriscaping

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Very Low
Central Valley = Very Low
South Coastal = Very Low
South Inland = Very Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Cushion or Mound Forming, Spreading, Prostrate

Native to

California, Baja California (Mexico)

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic