Baccharis halimifolia Baccador

The Baccharis halimifolia Baccador or Golden Seneçon is a small bush with white flowers and golden foliage, used to create windbreak hedges along the seaside.

A newly cultivated bush with an upright and compact habit, the 'Baccharis Baccador' reaches a height of 1.50m (5ft) to 2.50m (8ft) at maturity, with a spread of less than 2m (7ft). It has small, yellow-gold, ovate and dentate leaves that are resistant to sun and sea spray. The foliage is evergreen in mild climates but deciduous during heavy frosts. Its flowering period is in autumn (late August to September) and consists of small whitish heads, which are quite attractive to bees. This tree-like Seneçon is a male clone, therefore it does not produce seeds and is not invasive.

Hardy down to -15°C, it thrives in ordinary, well-drained soil and prefers a sunny or semi-shaded exposure, while being sensitive to heavy and wet soils in winter. It tolerates coastal conditions very well.

You can use the Baccharis halimifolia 'Bacchador' in a dry bed, as a standalone plant or in a hedge, alongside stipas, perovskias, and gauras. It is excellent for creating a windbreak hedge along the seaside as it grows rapidly and is highly resistant to drought and winds.

French horticultural creation by C. Chambolle (F), introduced in France by Minier in 2010.

IMPORTANT: In order to preserve our natural ecosystems and in accordance with European Regulation No. 1143/2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species, we have removed this plant from our catalog. Therefore, it is no longer available for sale.