Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
ditches, vacant lots, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Water frequently while growing
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Anthracnose, Aphids, bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Lily Beetle, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Deers
Allergy
Unknown
Food Allergy, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
RUBUS 'Apache'
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Blackberry
In Hindi
desert broom
ब्लैकबेरी
In German
Wüste Besen
Brombeere
In French
desert broom
la mûre
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Mora
In Greek
desert broom
Βατόμουρο
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Amora preta
In Polish
desert broom
Jeżyna
In Latin
desert broom
Etiam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Blackberry
Season and care of Desert Broom and Blackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Blackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Broom and Blackberry Physical Information
Desert Broom and Blackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Blackberry height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Blackberry are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Blackberry flower color: White
- Blackberry leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Broom and Blackberry
Care of Desert Broom and Blackberry 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 Blackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blackberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.