Crassula arborescens Seeds - Indigenous South African Succulent Seeds For Sale - Global Shipping

Crassula arborescens Seeds

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Unlike most crassulas which are relatively small succulent plants, Crassula arborescens is an outstanding, squat, succulent tree that is easily recognizable by its unmistakable blue-grey foliage that contrasts well with the other plants on hillsides in the karroid scrub. It has a very attractive appearance in both its natural habitat and cultivated gardens. Crassula arborescens is a large and impressive looking single-stemmed, many branched shrub or small tree, easily reaching a height of up to 3 m. The trunk is thick and fleshy and has a smooth, green-grey bark. As with some other members of Crassulaceae, the tree crassula is used in the treatment of epilepsy. The roots of Crassula arborescens subsp. arborescens are eaten in Swaziland where it is known as Umchobozovithi. Horticulturally the plants are very popular in rock gardens, on rocky embankments, slopes and as container plants. Their easy cultivation has led to them being used extensively in gardens in southern Africa. Besides their attractive flower clusters, they look delightful with their contrasting blue-green foliage, especially when used in combination with other dark green shrubbery.