Montanoa leucantha (Tree Chrysanthemum)

Montanoa leucantha (Tree Chrysanthemum) white flower close up against a clear blue sky background.

Botanical names: Montanoa leucantha, Montanoa arborescens, Montanoa guatemalensis

Common names: Tree Chrysanthemum, Tree Daisy

Family: Asteraceae

Origin: Central America, Mexico

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Multi-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) white flower close up on a branch among green leaves.
Montanoa leucantha (Tree Chrysanthemum) white flower close up with yellow centers on green leaves
Montanoa leucantha (Tree Chrysanthemum) white flower close up with yellow center on green foliage branch.


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