Sea Myrtle ~ Salt Bush | Baccharis halimifolia | Florida & USA Native Flowering Tree

Baccharis halimifolia Groundsel Tree, Sea Myrtle, Salt Bush 4” or 1 gallon, shipped bare root but wrapped carefully. 1 gallon pots each have 3 plants in them to increase the odds of having males and females- both are needed for seed production, and for the best flowering show.  Asteraceae (Compositae) Plant Specifics Size: 7-15 ft tall by 5-7 ft wide Life Span: Long-lived perennial Flower Color: White,yellow Fruit Color: White Phenology: Deciduous in northern Florida and evergreen from the central peninsula south. Blooms in late summer and fall. Dioecious. Showy fruits on female plants in late fall. Habitats: Coastal uplands and disturbed moist inland area. Landscaping Recommended Uses: Specimen plant in casual settings.  Also useful as a natural screen or buffer plant.  The primary horticultural feature is the silvery, plume-like achenes which appear in the fall on female plants. The fruits can provide a white haze for several weeks in the fall. Light: