Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
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Types
Baccharis sarothroides
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
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Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
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cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Black Raspberry
In Hindi
desert broom
Black Raspberry Tree
In German
Wüste Besen
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
In French
desert broom
Noir Arbre Framboise
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
In Greek
desert broom
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Árvore framboesa Preto
In Polish
desert broom
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
In Latin
desert broom
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Black Raspberry
Season and care of Desert Broom and Black Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Black Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Raspberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Broom and Black Raspberry Physical Information
Desert Broom and Black Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Black Raspberry are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Black Raspberry flower color: White
- Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Broom and Black Raspberry
Care of Desert Broom and Black Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.