Aeonium arboreum Schwarzkopff

Aeonium arboreum Schwarzkopff, Tree aeonium, Houseleek, Irish rose

Aeonium Schwarzkopff is a tall branching variety of Aeonium. Succulent rosettes of leaves that are green near the centre, darkening to maroon, almost black at the tips are held on branching stems.

• Height & spread (approx.): 2m x 1m

• Position: likes sun

• Soil pH: all soil types

• Moisture: drought tolerant; likes dry and shady soil, dry soil, well drained soil

• Winter hardiness: heated greenhouse 5-10C & above.To keep this plant over winter it must be kept in a frost free area.