CRASSULA tetragona Pine Tree
CRASSULA tetragona Pine Tree
Miniature Pine Tree, is a succulent glabrous shrub native to South Africa.
The upright stems with tree-like habit will reach about two feet tall with an equal spread. The opposite, dark green leaves are awl-shaped and will reach up to 1.50 inches long.
Small, white flowers over blue-green, pine-like, upright stems. A unique feature in trough gardens
The plants have been used in dish gardens for their pine-like appearance.
In the greenhouse, the plants bloom in the spring with very small white blooms. Individual blooms are 1/8 inch (4 mm) long. They are quite showy when in bloom.
Crassula tetragona light conditions consist of full sun to light shade
They are of easy culture and hardy in the landscape in USDA zones 9-11.
I had this succulent last year and really like it.. a good choice!
Happy Gardening
Diane Mumm
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