Aeonium arboreum ssp. holochrysum

Also Known As

Aeonium holochrysum

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

9b-12

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Aeonium arboreum ssp. holochrysum plant details

Aeonium arboreum ssp. holochrysum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 arboreum ssp. holochrysum

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeonium arboreum ssp. holochrysum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Whoa! Growing ginormous 1' wide green rosettes often tinged with orangey margins on multi branching stems to 3' wide & tall, this Aeonium is AWESOME! It's a thriller. HUGE, golden yellow, pointy gnome hat shaped starry flowers bees adore appear in Spring & last for months. Watching them erupt from the rosette center is tons of fun, too! Endemic to the Canary Island of Tenerife, Aeonium holochrysum likes well drained soil & absolutely adores life next to the beach in California, but it's a hater of frost (you'll see meltage). They're Winter growers pairing up perfectly with our Winter rains here in the Bay Area.

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Gardening facts about Aeonium arboreum ssp. holochrysum plant

How to Grow Aeonium arboreum ssp. holochrysum

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
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy

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