Botanical Name: Crassula argentea
Common Name: Jade plant
Type of Plant: dicot; shrub
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape very dense, rounded canopy - succulent branches form single, rather woody trunk - branches appear jointed at nodes
Height 4' - 8'
Spread 4' - 6'
Growth Rate slow
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor prefers full sun, tolerates partial or shade
Soil prefers sandy soil; tolerates any well-draining
Hardiness some frost (zones 16, 17, 22-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnate, succulent, opposite, very thick, shining, oval-obovate-oblong, narrow at base but not petioled, light green, red tinge
Flowers tiny, white-pink-rose colored, 3" - 6" panicle
Fruit tiny follicle
 
Propagation:
stem cuttings - callus before planting
 
Usage:
tub plant, accent for form and foliage, filler, informal hedge, good in succulent gardens or tropical landscapes
 
Landscape Care:
Watering occasional to little – very drought tolerant
Fertilizing none
Pruning little or none - head back, thin with age
Pests/Diseases stem rot in heavy soils
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: South Africa
Family: Crassulaceae

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