Shrub- Compact chamise
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Common Name: Compact chamise
Botanical Name: Adenostoma fasciculatum 'Black Diamond'
Family: Rosaceae
Description: Small shrub with upright growth; native to California and Baja California chaparral
Sun: Full sun or part shade
Water: Drought tolerant
Soil: Adaptable except alkaline
Habit and form: Slow-growing evergreen shrub 2-3 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide Needle-like, dark green leaves produced in tight bunches along a rigid stem
Flower type: Clusters of small flowers 1-3 inches long at ends of branches
Flower color & bloom season: Small, white flowers are short lived but progress from rust to chocolate colors. Blooms profusely in late spring and early summer
Uses, if any, for plant and/or flowers: Useful on slopes and gardens for pollinators; suitable for bonsai, rock gardens or containers
Pruning time & method: Requires regular light pruning to keep it small and compact
