Gardening Trees, Shrubs & Vines Shrubs Tree Sonchus By Viveka Neveln Viveka Neveln Instagram Viveka Neveln is the Garden Editor at BHG and a degreed horticulturist with broad gardening expertise earned over 3+ decades of practice and study. She has more than 20 years of experience writing and editing for both print and digital media. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on February 2, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Like a plant in a Dr. Seuss book, tree sonchus has a pleasingly odd, wayward appearance. Its finely dissected foliage resembles fern fronds, and its flowers look like sulfur-color dandelions. It blooms for weeks in spring and requires little supplemental watering. Plant tree sonchus in a mixed border or container planting to add intrigue and drama to the scene. Its easy-care nature makes it a valuable member of the semitropical garden. Tree Sonchus Overview Genus Name Sonchus canariensis Common Name Tree Sonchus Plant Type Shrub Light Sun Height 3 to 8 feet Width null to 6 feet Flower Color Yellow Foliage Color Blue/Green, Chartreuse/Gold Season Features Spring Bloom Special Features Cut Flowers, Good for Containers Zones 10, 9 Propagation Stem Cuttings Problem Solvers Drought Tolerant Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit