Giant Daisy Tree

Podachaeniumeminens

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Podachaenium (poh-da-KAY-nee-um)
Species
eminens (EM-in-ens)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

San Diego, California

San Pablo, California

Vieques, Puerto Rico

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 8b) | November 2021 | positive

Has experienced 24°F with leaves and stems damages but has grown again in spring.Very vigourous

B
El Sobrante, CA | August 2013 | positive

After 3 years has reached 12+ feet and 5 feet wide and blooming for first time.

Soil is 75% native clay mixed with rotted ...Read More

N
San Diego, CA (Zone 10b) | July 2010 | positive

Nice looking plant, sort of surprising - a tree-size daisy!? It thrives in San Diego and Encinitas so at least zone 10b should be added t...Read More

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