Desert Broom DescriptionBotanical Name: Baccharis sarothroides Native to the Southwestern U.S. A very hardy, fast growing evergreen shrub. Green, broomlike branches are strongly angled and nearly leafless. Extremely tolerant of drought, heat, and poor soils. Very useful in erosion control and one of the most durable shrubs in the southwest. Plant CharacteristicsPlant Category: ShrubsName: Desert Broom Plant Type: Evergreen Flower: Staminate seed head, tan, 1/4" wide Mature Size: 3-10' x 3-10' Water: Very low Exposure:: Full Sun Spacing: 1 1/2' Soil Type: Loam; sand; alkaline; well drained Planting Time: Any season CommentsComments: Male selection does not produce the 'fluff'.