Miniature Pine Tree
Crassula Tetragona
Overview
The Lace Aloe, Crassula tetragona, is a succulent resembling miniature pine trees with fleshy, needle-like leaves. Reaching up to 3 feet tall, it offers year-round interest with its green hues and white blooms in summer. Hardy to zones 9-11, this drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring well-draining soil. Ideal for rock gardens or container arrangements, it provides unique texture and form to the landscape.
Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 9–11Type SucculentClimate Arid
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half, Shade
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 9–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Succulent
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Climate
- Arid
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