Tree Aeonium
Scientific Name: Aeonium arboreum (L.) Webb & Berthel.
Synonym: Aeonium korneliuslemsii
Family: Crassulaceae
"Aeonium arboreum" from a local nursery
Sunset®: 15-17, 20-24
USDA: 9b-11
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 25°F (-4°C)
Heat Tolerance: Light shade necessary in the low deserts
Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun
Origin: Atlantic coast of Morocco
Growth Habits: Bushy succulent, up to 3 feet tall (90 cm), 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) rosettes at the end of stems
Watering Needs: Infrequent deep watering
Propagation: Cuttings, seeds
Aeonium arboreum at Holly Gate Nursery, Photo Terry Hewitt
Most of the plants sold in nurseries as "Aeonium arboreum" are probably hybrids, different from the few Moroccan populations left, for which Aeonium korneliuslemsii is probably the valid name.
The commonly found "Aeonium arboreum" are fairly heat resistant and will take a good amount of sun even in Phoenix's extreme heat.
Blooming Habits:
Mature rosettes bear an 8 inches tall (15 cm) inflorescence of cream to yellowish flowers in late winter. The branch that has bloomed then dies.
Desert-Tropicals is dedicated to provide gardening advice, gardening ideas, and information about flower of all kind for landscape and collections.We try to check carefully the identification of the plants on the illustrations as well as the other information from the page, but occasionally errors do occur. if you notice anything that needs to be changed please contact us.Thanks.
© 1998-2020 Philippe Faucon, All Rights Reserved.