Tree wormwood (Artemisia arborescens)
Tree wormwood, also known as Shrubby wormwood
Tree wormwood (Artemisia arborescens) is a flowering evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean. In late spring it produces yellow, daisy-like flowers. Tree wormwood has been cultivated for its use in essential oils and perfumes and it has earned the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Key Facts About Tree wormwood
Attributes of Tree wormwood
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
1.2 m to 1.8 m
Spread
1.2 m to 1.8 m
Leaf Color
Silver Gray Green
Flower Size
Small, not more than 1 cm
Flower Color
Yellow
Scientific Classification of Tree wormwood
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Asterales
Family
Daisy
Genus
Mugworts
Species
Tree wormwood
Toxicity
ingestion