Tree wormwood (Artemisia arborescens) is a shrub that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: tree wormwood, old woman or silvery wormwood.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: tree wormwood, old woman, silvery wormwood
Scientific name: Artemisia arborescens
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Tree wormwood (Artemisia arborescens) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Tree wormwood (Artemisia arborescens) – H Brisse (upload by Abalg), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
