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    Aeonium arborescens 'Tip Top'

    Also Known As

    • Tip Top Dwarf Tree Aeonium

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Aeonium arborescens 'Tip Top' plant details

    Aeonium arborescens 'Tip Top' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with burgundy foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aeonium arborescens 'Tip Top'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen burgundy
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeonium arborescens 'Tip Top'

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Unlike A. 'Zwartkop' with its single leader habit, this is a useful smaller dark leaved Aeonium for planters, 'Tip Top' is multi branched, terminating with dark burgundy brown rosettes. Grows to 1' tall and wide…perhaps larger in hot climates where sit is hardy.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Aeonium arborescens 'Tip Top' plant

    How to Grow Aeonium arborescens 'Tip Top'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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