What is Aeonium Arboreum Grafting Crested
Aeonium Arboreum ‘Crested Grafting’ is a variety from the Aeonium genus in the Crassulaceae family. This plant is cultivated through grafting from other plants and is easy to grow in groups with its leaves arranged in a compact manner. Most of its rhizomes are thick and upright, with a smooth and slightly concave leaf surface, eyelash-like cilia on the leaf edge, a blunt front end, and an inconspicuous short leaf tip. The primary leaf color is mostly green, turning purple-red when the plant is in good condition. Key details include a size of 16-20 cm or 25-30 cm, primarily green with the entire leaf turning purple-red under optimal conditions, needing cold protection near 0°C, preferring sunny and cool climates, and having a compact growth habit with special features like smooth and slightly concave leaves with eyelash-like cilia on the edges.
In terms of USDA Hardiness Zones in the United States, ‘Crested Grafting’ is suitable for zones 9b to 11b, tolerating temperatures ranging from 25°F (−3.9°C) to 50°F (+10°C). This indicates it is more suited to warmer areas in the U.S., especially those with milder winters and less risk of severe frosts.
Aeonium Arboreum Grafting Crested Key Details
| Characteristics | Details |
|---|---|
| Size | 3-5 feet tall, 3-foot spread |
| Primary Color | Green to yellow to maroon, red borders in direct sunlight |
| Secondary Color | Reddish-green to deep reddish-purple |
| Cold Hardiness | USDA hardiness zone 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 40 °F (+4.4 °C) |
| Light Requirement | Best in full sun during cooler months, afternoon or partial shade in summer or inland areas |
| Growth Habit/Shape | Succulent shrub with a crest mutation on its branches |
| Special Features | Crest mutation with leaves changing color seasonally, unique shape for each specimen |
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