Coyote Bush
Baccharis pilularis

Location: School St.
Park: Niles Community Park
District: Niles
Native to: Local
Tree type: flowering
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Evergreen broadleaf native to the local area and much of California. A bush to small tree with small dark green leaves and creamy white flowers in winter (wet season). It is part of California's chaparral plant community. The plant is drought tolerant, and deer-proof.

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To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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