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Aeonium arboreum

Tree Aeonium

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Description

Parasol Aeonium is an upright succulent with rosette leaf clusters. It forms a mound and can be easily propagated by cuttings. Aeoniums are bold plants of great interest that are best suited for dry landscapes along the coast and coastal valleys of southern and central California where they thrive. In Phoenix, they are curiousity plants that are best suited for container or pot culture in high light indoor atrium and/or patio environments.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.