Scientific Name
Aeonium arboreum 'Atropurpureum Cristatum'
Common Name(s)
Dark Purple Houseleek Tree, Purple Aeonium, Purple Rose, Purple Rose Tree
Synonym(s)
Aeonium arboreum var. atropurpureum 'Cristatum'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Aeonieae
Genus: Aeonium
Origin
This succulent is a crested form of Aeonium arboreum 'Atropurpureum'.
Description
Aeonium arboreum 'Atropurpureum Cristatum' is a succulent shrub with magnificent fun-shaped branches with reddish-green to deep reddish-purple leaves at the tips, changing in and out of its crested mode during the years. Flowers are bright yellow, star-shaped, and appear in large pyramidal panicles in late spring.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 40 °F (+4.4 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Tree Aeonium grows best in full sun during the cooler months and when grown in coastal areas. When grown inland or during the summer, provide this succulent with afternoon or partial shade. Avoid placing Tree Aeoniums in sites with western sun exposures.
Though Tree Aeoniums tolerate various soil types — as long as they're well-drained — it prefers light, porous soil. Therefore, you may want to amend your planting site with sand and limestone chips. For container gardening, plant Tree Aeonium in a moderately moist medium with excellent drainage.
This drought-tolerant plant hates water around its roots, so avoid excessive watering. These succulents go dormant in summer in the wild, so water sparingly during the hotter months, allowing plants to dry out between waterings. In the winter, reduce watering to once per month.
See more at: How to Grow and Care for a Tree Aeonium (Aeonium arboreum).
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