Crassula arborescens 'Blue Hale'

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

9b-12

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Crassula arborescens 'Blue Hale' plant details

Crassula arborescens 'Blue Hale' is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with blue foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula arborescens 'Blue Hale'

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula arborescens 'Blue Hale'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Crassula arborescens ‘Blue Hale’ is a unique type of Jade Plant with fleshy, blue-green, paddle-shaped leaves and red edges. A coating of farina gives the leaves a silver, powdery look. Clusters of tiny, starry white flowers emerge on thin stalks. Jade Plants form branching shrubs which can be trained into spectacular bonsai specimens. Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season. Ideal in warm climate landscapes and containers. Crassula arborescens ‘Blue Hale’ is especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant.