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Parasol Aeonium

Aeonium Arboreum

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Overview

The Parasol Aeonium, or Aeonium arboreum, is a striking succulent featuring rosettes of waxy, spoon-shaped leaves. Towering up to 3 feet, this evergreen adds vertical drama to rock gardens and arid landscape designs. It prefers well-draining soil and can tolerate drought, requiring minimal care. Its yellow blooms in late winter to spring offer a vibrant contrast against its dark foliage, making it an eye-catching specimen in any xeriscape.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 9–11Type Succulent
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — creating a vibrant display; the Parasol Aeonium prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full to partial sunlight
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — occasionally tinged with bronze or red edges; the Parasol Aeonium prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full to partialParasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — this plant features rosettes of fleshyParasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — place this succulent in rock gardens; the Parasol Aeonium prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full to, image 79Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — this plant features rosettes of fleshy; just be wary of heavy frost, as this plant is sensitive to extreme cold, image 64Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — succulent for full or half or shade; just be wary of heavy frost, as this plant is sensitive to extreme coldParasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — Just be wary of heavy frost, as this plant is sensitive to extreme cold+103

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Crassulaceae

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Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — creating a vibrant display; the Parasol Aeonium prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full to partial sunlight
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — occasionally tinged with bronze or red edges; the Parasol Aeonium prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full to partial
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — this plant features rosettes of fleshy
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — place this succulent in rock gardens; the Parasol Aeonium prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full to, image 79
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — this plant features rosettes of fleshy; just be wary of heavy frost, as this plant is sensitive to extreme cold, image 64
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — succulent for full or half or shade; just be wary of heavy frost, as this plant is sensitive to extreme cold
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — Just be wary of heavy frost, as this plant is sensitive to extreme cold
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — yellow flowers in the garden; occasionally tinged with bronze or red edges, image 82
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — making it an eye-catching specimen in any xeriscape; its yellow blooms in late winter to spring offer a vibrant contrast
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — succulent for full or half or shade
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — It's drought-tolerant once established; the Parasol Aeonium prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full to, image 75
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — The leaves boast a deep green color
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — Towering up to 3 feet, this evergreen adds vertical drama to rock gardens and arid landscape designs, image 58
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — the Aeonium arboreum offers a low-maintenance and year-round interest
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — thus supporting local biodiversity.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11; its yellow blooms in late winter to spring
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — giving it a regal presence amongst other garden flora.<br><br>During the late winter to spring; its yellow blooms in late
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — thus supporting local biodiversity.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — spoon-shaped leaves that can span up to 8 inches across; its yellow blooms in late winter to spring offer a, image 65
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — as its evergreen rosettes lend enduring structure and texture to their garden; occasionally tinged with bronze, image 78
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — or in mixed succulent beds to provide both height and distinctive form; just be wary of heavy frost, as this plant is
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — spoon-shaped leaves that can span up to 8 inches across
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — It's drought-tolerant once established
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — Towering up to 3 feet, this evergreen adds vertical drama to rock gardens and arid landscape designs; occasionally tinged
Parasol Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum) — giving it a regal presence amongst other garden flora.<br><br>During the late winter to spring; its yellow, image 69
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