Thompson Broom
THOMPSON BROOM
Baccharis x "Starn' (male hybrid)

Similar in growth habit to Baccharis x ‘Centennial’, this patented clone can be used in mass plantings to cover large areas on golf courses, streetscapes, or other commercial projects. This spreading shrub stays green all year, and tolerates extreme heat and reflected heat.

GARDENING BASICS
Type: Shrubs
Hardiness: 0˚F
Water: Low
Sun Exposure: Full
GROWTH
Growth Rate: Moderate
Average Size: 3’ H × 5’ W
Coverage: 20 square feet
FOLIAGE
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color: Green
FLOWERS & FRUITS
Flower Color: Inconspicuous
Flower Season: Fall
Fruit: Inconspicuous
MORE COMMENTS
Thorns: No
Allergies: Mildly allergenic
This clone is a male plant, which means that it does not produce the messy white seed head litter produced in abundance by the female ‘Centennial’. As a male plant, it also eliminates the production of unwanted seedlings. If possible, avoid planting or pruning this plant in the hot summer months. Once plants are established, cut back the irrigation by 30% to help maintain a more compact size.