Baccharis halimifolia (Aster Tree)
Baccharis halimifolia (Aster Tree) with cottony white flower clusters among small deep green leaves
Baccharis halimifolia
Botanical name: Baccharis halimifolia
Common names: Aster Tree, White Cloud Tree, Snow Bush, Eastern Baccharis, Flannel Bush
Family: Asteraceae
Origin: North America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 8-11
Plant form: Large bush or small tree; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Flood tolerance: High
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsThis unique plant is the only tree in Asteraceae family. The persistent white pappus of the infructescences remains showy for months after the plants stop blooming. The plant looks like a white cloud or covered with snow. Winter bloomer. Unusual shape leaves 1-2" wide. Can be grown as a large bush, trained into a small standard tree, or kept in a pot. Very hardy plant, tolerates drought and poor soils, and some freeze.
Baccharis halimifolia (Aster Tree) fluffy white flower clusters among thick green foliage on stems
Baccharis halimifolia (Aster Tree) with fluffy white seed heads attached to thin green stems.
Baccharis halimifolia (Aster Tree) cluster of soft white flower tufts on a thin branch.
Baccharis halimifolia (Aster Tree) with soft white flower heads emerging from green base segments.
Baccharis halimifolia (Aster Tree) with clusters of delicate white, thread-like flower petals on green stems.
Baccharis halimifolia (Aster Tree) with fluffy white flowers resting above patches of green grass.
Baccharis halimifolia (Aster Tree) with small white flowers and green leaves on a thin stem.
Baccharis halimifolia (Aster Tree) with thick white flower clusters growing on dense green shrub foliage
Baccharis halimifolia (Aster Tree) with clusters of fluffy white flowers and dark green foliage stems.
Baccharis halimifolia (Aster Tree) with jagged green leaves growing along the woody stem
Baccharis halimifolia (Aster Tree) with thick green foliage filling the bushy upright shrub.
When not in bloom, the plant looks like a dense shrub with dark green foliage
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Aster Tree, Snow Bush, White Cloud Tree. This unique plant is the only tree in Asteraceae family. The persistent white pappus of the infructescences remains showy for months after the plants stop blooming. The plant looks like a white cloud or covered with snow. Winter bloomer. Unusual shape leaves 1-2" wide. Can be grown as a large bush, trained into a small standard tree, or kept in a pot. Very hardy plant, tolerates drought and poor soils, and some freeze.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
In stock
$29.95