Weed library - Groundsel Bush (Baccharis halimifolia)


Groundsel Bush's form a densely branched shrub

It produces dull green leaves that are wedge shaped with a few lobes in the upper part.

Source: NSW Weed Wise 2018, NSW Weed Wise, NSW Department of Primary Industries, accessed 23 May 2023, < https://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Weeds/Groundselbush>.


Herbicide Control Options

Step 1. Select your situation

Control Tips

Gusto Woody and Noxious Weed Herbicide is registered for the control Groundsel Bush.

When using Gusto in a high volume spraying situation:


  • Spray all leaves and stems just to the point of runoff
  • Spray actively growing plants

  • DO NOT spray when the plant is stressed (i.e. Drought, physical damage, insect damage etc)

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