Ambrosia chenopodiifolia - San Diego Bur-Sage (Plant) Size:5G

Ambrosia chenopodiifolia - San Diego Bur-Sage (Plant) Size:5GA large shrub native to San Diego County and parts of Baja California. It has interesting pale yellow green foliage and flowers. True to its name, it forms burs. These can become intangled in clothing and pet fur, so careful placement is key. Plant Characteristics Family Name Asteraceae Species Name Ambrosia chenopodiifolia Common Name San Diego Bur Sage Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast

All have been tested not only by the author but also by her students and by journalists-who have been uniformity surprised and impressed

Authored by three of the state's leading native-plant horticulturists and illustrated with 450 color photos

June Evergreen/Deciduous Winter deciduous/dormant Height by Width 40ft

Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color None Flowering Months None Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 20ft

introduced by Las Pilitas nursery

Performs best in coastal gardens

and water for birds

It is easily pruned into a small tree shape

Joshua Tree Woodland

landscaping

northern Eastern Sierra Nevada

November Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 15ft