Botanical Name: Ericameria laricifolia
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Common Name: Turpentine Bush  
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Water Saving Tip:

In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.

Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Green, Grey

 

Fruit Color

White

 

Fruit Season

Fall, Persistent

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
  • Description

  • Notes

Turpentine bush is an evergreen shrub native to the southwest U.S. and Mexcio. It has a dense, rounded habit, growing slowly to about 3 feet tall and wide. Tiny light-green to grey-green, needle-like leaves have aroma of turpentine when crushed. Clusters of yellow flowers appear late summer to fall; attracts bees. Flowers are followed by persistent, cottony seed sheaths, which stay on the plant after the seeds have blown away. Use in a rock garden, against the foundation, or in front of low walls, as it appreciates the reflected heat.