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Aeonium arboreum 'Atropurpureum'
Also Known As
- Aeonium atropurpureum
- Black Beauty Aeonium
Plant type
shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Aeonium arboreum 'Atropurpureum' plant details
Aeonium arboreum 'Atropurpureum' is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with burgundy and purple foliage. In summer 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 heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Aeonium arboreum 'Atropurpureum'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen burgundy and purple
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeonium arboreum 'Atropurpureum'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and seaside / salt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Aeonium arboreum 'Atropurpureum' plant
How to Grow Aeonium arboreum 'Atropurpureum'
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
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- burgundy
- purple
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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aka Aeonium 'Lemon-Lime', Aeonium davalliaeformis 'Starburst'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Aeonium davidbramwellii 'Starburst'
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 16"-24"
Width: 16"-24"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Aeonium 'Luteovariegatum'
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 16"-36"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Aeonium dodrentale
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-10"
Width: 4"-12"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Aeonium 'Schwarzkopf', Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop', Aeonium arboreum var. atropurpureum 'Nigrum', Aeonium manriqueorum 'Schwartzkopf', Black Aeonium
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 12"-48"
Width: 8"-48"
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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