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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Crassulaceae (Stonecrops) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Height: 4-5 feet |
| Width: 4-5 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): No Irrigation required |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Crassula arborescens (Silver Dollar Plant) - Small heavy-bodied shrub that can grow ultimately to 6 to 8 feet tall or more but is usually seen no taller than 3 feet in most gardens. It has rounded 1 ½ to 3 inch long fat silver-gray leaves that are often edged maroon and have reddish spots on the upper surface. In summer appear the open corymbs of white star-like flowers that age to pink though this plant is somewhat shy to bloom in cultivation. Plant in full sun to light shade (best in sun) and irrigate very little. Hardy to 25° F or a little less. The heavy stems and leaves of this plant cause stems to bend over and break so preventive pruning is recommended. The surface of the leaves can be marred by an edema thought to be caused by over watering or humid conditions, so care should be taken not to over water this plant. It also apparently has difficulty in climates were nights remain overly hot in summer months. This plant is widespread in its native habitat from the western and eastern Cape Province up to Natal in South Africa. It is sometimes misidentified in succulent collections as a form of Cotyledon orbiculata.
This information about Crassula arborescens displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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