Perennials, Tropicals > Aeonium > Aeonium arboreum > Aeonium arboreum subsp. holochrysum
Aeonium arboreum
ssp. holochrysum
Tree Aeonium, Tree Houseleek, or Irish Rose
Origin: Native to the Canary Islands.
| Family |
| Crassulaceae |
| Genus |
| Aeonium |
| Species |
| arboreum |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Subspecies |
| holochrysum |
| Synonyms |
| Aeonium holochrysum |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 11a - 11b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 9b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 5 to 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 50 to 60 |
| Height |
| 0.5 - 1 m |
| Spread |
| 0.5 - 1 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Large, flat, green leaves, all tipped with red. Each shoot ends in a rosette. These succulents can grow to large sizes. |
| Landscape |
| Novelty, single specimen, or in partially shaded rock gardens. |
| Cultivation |
| Light, well-drained soil in full sun exposure. Summer dormancy requires little water, while the growth period requires plenty. |
| Shape |
| Upright columnar, to bushy. |
| Pests |
| May be attacked by aphids and mealybugs. |
| Habitat |
| Dry coasts and coastal valleys. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Sow seed in spring. Cuttings of rosettes must be kept at room temperature and barely moist until rooted. |
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