Botanical Name: Common Names:
Aeonium arboreum Atropurpureum Purple Tree Aeonium, Purple Tree Houseleek, Purple Irish Rose, Succulent,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs, Succulents & Cacti Irregular Shape, Rosette
Description:
Small succulent shrub with attractive reddish-purple rosettes, that appear on the end of branches and clusters of yellow flowers in Summer. Great for adding colour to the garden. Ideal for coastal gardens. Grows approx. 60-90cm tall x 30-60cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Crassulaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Black, Burgundy, Purple, Red
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: High