Chamise

Chamise tends to be a medium to large shrub, 5-8′ tall by 8-12′ wide. Its name originates from its fascicled (clustered) leaves.

A very tough plant used as a screen, informal hedge, or wind break and it’s a super, excellent erosion control species.

In the wild Chamise also protects the soil after fires as its crown sprouts back from the base. Chamise is very flammable, so don’t plant it near the house!

Bloom time February – July

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand, Rocky

Other: Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control

Ecological Value	Chamise is suitable for revegetation because of its well-developed root system and drought resistance . In the wild Chamise also protects the soil after fires as its crown sprouts back from the base.
Container	1-Gal-O, 2-Gal, 5-Gal-O, D-16-O, 1-Gal, 5-Gal, 5-GalS, D-16, D-16S, D-16S-o
Ethnobotanical Uses	Chamise was used by Native Americans for a variety of medicinal purposes. Chamise oils were used to treat skin infections.
Distribution	Native to the coast ranges (Mendocino and Lake County south to Baja) and Sierra Nevada mountains.
Elevation	Between 0 and 5249 feet
Communities
Habitat	Dry slopes & ridges; chaparral & mesas.