Sonchus Species, Tree Sonchus

Sonchuscanariensis

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Sonchus (SON-chus)
Species
canariensis (kuh-nair-ee-EN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Arroyo Grande, California

Santa Barbara, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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Prescott, AZ (Zone 7b) | May 2019 | positive

I've had this plant in my garden for at least 3 years. I'm in zone 9a, and I get an occasional freeze here in winter. It's done well fo...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | June 2004 | neutral

I know nothing about this plant... probably a thistle of some sort, from the Canary Islands... just liked the foliage.

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