Adenostoma fasciculatum ~ Chamise, Greasewood

Adenostoma fasciculatum can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. Adenostoma fasciculatum grows to 6-8 feet tall and wide. Chamise responds well sheared as a hedge, or grown as a small weeping tree. The papery bark is a spectacle unto itself. Chamise attracts a variety of butterflies including blues and hairstreaks. Adenostoma fasciculatum is a host plant for the Western Tussock Moth Caterpillar and the Mountain Mahogany Hairstreak. Adenostoma fasciculatum grows in full sun on a variety of soils. Chamise grows best with limited summer irrigation. A profusion of white flowers are produced at the tips of the branches in the Spring. Adenostoma fasciculatum is Winter hardy into the low teens or single digits. Chamise is on a number of fire clearance lists as it is quite flamable and should not be used near structures in fire prone locations or plants should be widely separated from one another.