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Dark Leaf Aeonium

Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop'

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Overview

The Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop', commonly known as Black Rose or Dark Leaf Aeonium, is a striking succulent with deep purplish-black rosettes that can reach 8 inches across. Preferring full sun to partial shade, its woody stems can grow up to 3 feet tall, lending a dramatic vertical element. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-draining soil, adding a bold, exotic touch to xeriscapes and coastal gardens. Zones 9-11.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 9–11Type SucculentClimate Mediterranean
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — is a striking succulent that brings dramatic flair to any landscape design; succulent for full or half or
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — exotic touch to xeriscapes and coastal gardens; the Dark Leaf Aeonium prefers a well-draining soil mediumDark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — or as a potted feature on sun-drenched patiosDark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — In regions with colder wintersDark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — the Dark Leaf Aeonium prefers a well-draining soil medium; or as a potted feature on sun-drenched patiosDark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — succulent for full or half or shadeDark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — aligning with xeriscaping principles and low-water-use designs - water sparingly+65

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height
3–4 Ft.
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Crassulaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — is a striking succulent that brings dramatic flair to any landscape design; succulent for full or half or
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — exotic touch to xeriscapes and coastal gardens; the Dark Leaf Aeonium prefers a well-draining soil medium
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — or as a potted feature on sun-drenched patios
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — In regions with colder winters
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — the Dark Leaf Aeonium prefers a well-draining soil medium; or as a potted feature on sun-drenched patios
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — succulent for full or half or shade
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — aligning with xeriscaping principles and low-water-use designs - water sparingly
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — aligning with xeriscaping principles and low-water-use designs - water sparingly; and while it's tolerant of
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — yellow flowers in the garden; these rosettes can reach a diameter of up to 8 inches
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — but can thrive in partial shade as well; aligning with xeriscaping principles and low-water-use, image 72
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — lending a dramatic vertical element
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — lending a dramatic vertical element; is a striking succulent with deep purplish-black rosettes that can reach
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — These rosettes can reach a diameter of up to 8 inches; yellow flowers in the garden
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — Mediterranean-inspired landscapes; preferring full sun to partial shade
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — succulent with yellow blooms
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — Preferring full sun to partial shade; mediterranean-inspired landscapes
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — commonly known as the Black Rose or Dark Leaf Aeonium; usually necessitating less than 1 inch of, image 68
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — allowing the soil to dry between watering sessions; commonly known as Black Rose or Dark Leaf Aeonium
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — branching stems that may grow to heights of 3 to 4 feet
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — commonly known as the Black Rose or Dark Leaf Aeonium
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — but can thrive in partial shade as well; aligning with xeriscaping principles and low-water-use designs
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — allowing the soil to dry between watering sessions
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — which is at its most intense when planted in full sun; branching stems that may grow to heights, image 71
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — succulent with yellow blooms; it requires minimal water once established
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