Artemisia arborescens
Old woman, Silvery wormwood, Tree wormwood, Sheeba, Shrubby wormwood
Artemisia Artemisia
A. arborescens - A. arborescens is a mid-sized upright evergreen shrub with fine silvery-green foliage and clusters of small yellow flowers in mid-summer to early autumn.
Artemisia arborescens is: Evergreen
The foliage has aromatic leaves
Bushy, Clump-forming, Compact
Insignificant or absent, Yellow in Summer
Green, Silvery-grey in All seasons
Aphids , Gall midges Aphids , Gall midges
Cut back in autumn. But in cold areas do not cut until spring. Also pinch out the shoot tips of young plants to encourage bushy growth. Discard old plants that cease to make new growth, they do not renovate well and should be replaced.
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Artemisia arborescens (Old woman) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or part shade.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
The pretty silvery leaves of this plant work well with pink and purple cistus, and orange lillies or poppies.
Artemisia arborescens
Old woman, Silvery wormwood, Tree wormwood, Sheeba, Shrubby wormwood
Artemisia Artemisia
A. arborescens - A. arborescens is a mid-sized upright evergreen shrub with fine silvery-green foliage and clusters of small yellow flowers in mid-summer to early autumn.
Evergreen
The foliage has aromatic leaves
Bushy, Clump-forming, Compact
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Insignificant or absent, Yellow in Summer
Green, Silvery-grey in All seasons
Cut back in autumn. But in cold areas do not cut until spring. Also pinch out the shoot tips of young plants to encourage bushy growth. Discard old plants that cease to make new growth, they do not renovate well and should be replaced.
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Artemisia arborescens (Old woman) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or part shade.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
Artemisia arborescens (Old woman)
Phytophthora tentaculata Kröber & Marwitz - All Hosts
Oomycete
Absent
5
3
Polyphagous pathogen present in parts of Europe and beyond.
Artemisia arborescens (Old woman)
Corn borer; Corn moth; European corn borer; European maize borer; European stalk borer; Maize pyralid
Ostrinia nubilalis
Insect
Present (Limited)
3
3
Polyphagous boring pest present in the UK since the 1930’s. A maize-affecting race was detected for the first time in 2010. Industry may wish to monitor for its presence and mitigate against impacts.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
The pretty silvery leaves of this plant work well with pink and purple cistus, and orange lillies or poppies.
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