How to identify Tree houseleeks (Aeonium)
Tree houseleeks exhibits a stunning array of colorful rosettes comprised of thick, waxy leaves. These rosettes can take on various hues, including medium green, light green, and shades spanning from variegated white to bronze purple and dark purple. Some variants of tree houseleeks develop into tall structures, while others, like the tree houseleeks and tree houseleeks, maintain a compact form. Their leaf clusters form distinct, plate-like displays, which may become conversation pieces in any collection.
Lifespan: Perennial
Leaf Type: Evergreen
Colorful rosettes with hues from light to dark green, variegated white to bronze purple.
Pyramid-shaped panicle of bright yellow flowers with star-shaped petals, 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) across.
Spatulate leaves with sharp tips, varying lengths, and red to pink margins.
Long, thick stems up to 2 feet (60 cm) with a slightly woody texture, often green.
Distinct plate-like leaf clusters atop erect stems, contributing to succulent nature.
The leaves of tree houseleeks are arranged in rosettes at the top of erect, woody stems. They are typically spatulate with a sharp, abrupt point at the tip. Leaf lengths can vary across species. Many exhibit fine hairs and/or red to pink margins. The leaves come in various colors and patterns due to hybridization, offering a rich diversity in appearance. The leaves are often fleshy, contributing to the plant's succulent nature.
The flowers of tree houseleeks feature a pyramid-shaped panicle of bright yellow blooms. Each flower showcases a star-shaped arrangement of petals, typically spanning about 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) across. Emerging from the center of the rosette, these vibrant flowers present a striking, sunny display. The inflorescence is quite prominent and attractive, accompanied by a subtle, pleasant scent. Blooming during the late winter to early spring, the rosette will subsequently die back post-flowering, making these flowers notable in their lifecycle.
The stems of tree houseleeks are long and thick, often measuring up to 2 feet (60 cm) in length. They possess a robust central stem that may bend or arch, giving the plant a unique structural form. The texture of the stem is firm and slightly woody, with a surface that can appear smooth or slightly roughened. Typically green in color, the stems may also exhibit a reddish or brown tint. They exhibit sporadic branching, supporting the plant's succulent rosette growth.
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Scientific Classification of Tree houseleeks
