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Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop'

Dark Leaf Aeonium

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' is a succulent perennial that is used for accenting effect. Aeonium arboreum grows 3' tall and wide. Each branch has a 6"-8 " wide rosette of dark green, fleshy leaves.The flowers are yellow in clusters.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Purple

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Swimming Pool, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.