Baccharis halimifolia

eastern false willow

A typical find in coastal salt marshes up through southern New England, this shrubs seeds readily in salty, disturbed habitats and has great potential as a salt-marsh restoration plant. This tough contender will survive high salinity and standing water, laying out shallow lateral root systems to support itself. Boasts excellent purple fall color and flowers profusely in the fall. 

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Height: 6-12 ft
Spread: 6-12 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Wet
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Fall Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Bees
Tolerance
• Salt Tolerant
• Urban Environment
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Massing
• Naturalize
• Specimen
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Red to Purple Fall Foliage


North American Distribution


eastern false willow - Baccharis halimifolia from Native Plant Trust
by John Lynch (c) Native Plant Trust
eastern false willow - Baccharis halimifolia from Native Plant Trust
by Albert Bussewitz (c) Native Plant Trust
eastern false willow - Baccharis halimifolia from Native Plant Trust
by Michael Piantedosi (c) Native Plant Trust
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