tree wormwood
Also known as: old woman; silvery wormwood
An upright evergreen shrub with silvery leaves finely divided into narrow segments, and long, one-sided sprays of small yellow flowers in late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- tree wormwood (Artemisia arborescens)
- Genus
- Artemisia
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of tree wormwood
Distribution map
Southern Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of tree wormwood
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tree wormwood care guide
- Water sparingly, allow full soil drying between each irrigation
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water sparingly, allow full soil drying between each irrigation
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow-strength nutrient mix once monthly only in warm growing months
Pruning
PruningFor colourful stems or large foliage, prune hard to a low framework. Let young plants establish for one to two years first. Prune in late winter or spring, before or as new growth starts.
Propagation
PropagationRoot softwood stem-tip cuttings or heel cuttings of side-shoots in spring or early summer. Propagate by seed sown in containers in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Take cuttings regularly as plant may not survive harsh winters
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile well-drained soil in sun. Can die back in heavy, poorly-drained soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free
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