Montanoa leucantha (Tree Chrysanthemum)
Montanoa leucantha (Tree Chrysanthemum) showing multiple white flowers with yellow centers on green leafy stems.
Botanical names: Montanoa leucantha, Montanoa arborescens, Montanoa guatemalensis
Common names: Tree Chrysanthemum, Tree Daisy
Family: Asteraceae
Origin: Central America, Mexico
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Large bush or small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
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
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsMulti-stemmed shrub 7-10 feet high and wide. Slightly fragrant 1½ inch single white daisies with yellow centers. They are produced in such abundance.
Native to cloud forests, so it prefers moderate temperatures. Plant in full sun and water occasionally to regularly â€" can be somewhat drought tolerant once established but looks much better with irrigation. Some leaf drop with frost but no stem damage.
Blooms from Fall through late Winter.
Similar plants: Montanoa leucantha (Tree Chrysanthemum)
Montanoa leucantha (Tree Chrysanthemum) clusters of white petals with yellow centers against green foliage.
Montanoa leucantha (Tree Chrysanthemum) white flower clusters with golden yellow centers among vibrant green foliage.
Montanoa leucantha (Tree Chrysanthemum) flower clusters with white petals surrounding a golden yellow center disk.
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