Acanthus arboreus

Tree acanthus

In mild regions, Acanthus arboreus grows as an evergreen subshrub, with woody shoots in the lower part. Native to Yemen, the plant can grow up to two meters tall.

Acanthus arboreus
Acanthus arboreus in front of the Basilica of Saint-Sauveur in Dinan in France.

Characteristics & Description

Height, habit: Evergreen subshrub, up to two meters
Origin: Asia (Yemen)
USDA zone: 9 (25 °F/-4 °C)

Acanthus arboreus

Botany

Family: Acanthaceae
Name: Acanthus arboreus

Acanthus arboreus & Ajania pacifica
Acanthus arboreus and Ajania pacifica (bottom left).

Acanthus arboreus

Acanthus arboreus

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