This succulent shrub has an upright pale brown trunk with small spreading branches that form a rounded crown (bonsai-like). It has fleshy, glossy green spoon-shaped leaves and the tiny star-shaped pinkish flowers form clusters in autumn. 

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Crassula ovata is naturally found from the North, West and East Cape of South Africa and northern to eastern Transvaal growing in a semi-shaded protected position in well drained moderately fertile humus rich soils with wind and frost protection but is drought tolerant. 

The Jade Tree is grown for its foliage and ornate habit. It is planted in rockeries, roof or succulent garden and against a sunny wall for foliage contrast. It established from cuttings in 2 to 3 years and is commonly grown as a house plant or in entrances and conservatories. ID 2101

Crassula (KRAS-yoo-la) ovata (ō-var-ta)

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