This succulent sub-shrub has an upright habit with fleshy stems that branch occasionally. The spoon-shaped fleshy mid-green leaves are arranged in rosettes towards the end of the stems and star-shaped yellow flowers bloom during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Aeonium arboreum is naturally found Morocco (Northern Africa) and the southern Mediterranean islands growing in very well drained moderately fertile soils in an open sunny position but tolerating semi-shade. It is frost tender and drought tolerant.

This succulent plant is grown for its attractive foliage and dense flower heads. It is used in arid gardens or rockeries and as a container plant. It tolerates neglect and establishes from cuttings in 2 to 3 years. It is often found in older garden beds or grown indoors in cold climates. ID 1341

Aeonium(ee-O-nee-um) arboreum(ahr-BOR-ee-um)

Crassulaceae(krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Stonecrops and Houseleakes