Note: Item in image is Speedwell (Veronica arvensis), not a tree
Veronica arvensis (as no tree is present in image) · Herbaceous Annual / Not a tree
Plant Family
Plantaginaceae
Tree Category
Wildflower / Groundcover
Variety / Cultivar
Native/Wild type
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4-9
About This Tree
This is a low-growing herbaceous plant, not a tree. It features small, hairy stems and tiny blue flowers.
Leaf Characteristics
Oval to heart-shaped lower leaves, smaller lance-shaped upper leaves, hairy texture
Bark Characteristics
Non-woody; features slender, hairy green stems
Growing Information
Origin Region
Native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa; naturalized globally
Growing Season
Spring and summer; often germinates in autumn or winter
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade; prefers moist but well-drained soil
Mature Size
Height: 5-30 cm; Spread: 10-20 cm
Special Characteristics
Common lawn weed; highly adaptable to disturbed soils and compacted turf
Wildlife & Ecology
Provides nectar for small bees, hoverflies, and other early-season pollinators