Plant · GBIF taxon 2985682
Tree Aeonium
Aeonium arboreumAlso known as Tree Houseleek, Irish Rose
Tree aeoniums form striking woody stems crowned with dense rosettes of fleshy green or deep purple leaves that store water during hot dry spells. Native to the Canary Islands, these succulents exhibit a winter-growing cycle, going dormant and shedding outer leaves in summer. Their bright yellow, star-shaped flowers bloom in large conical clusters at the center of mature rosettes.
SucculentSubtropicalFlowering
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil Minerals
Predators
- Mealybugs
- Snails
- Vine Weevils
ThreatsHabitat loss in endemic wild range, root rot from overwatering
HabitatsSubtropical rocky slopes, coastal cliffs, dry Mediterranean gardens
Life span10–30+ years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderSaxifragales
- FamilyCrassulaceae
- GenusAeonium
- SpeciesAeonium arboreum
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Observation: Look for dramatic rosette shrinkage during summer dormancy, when the plant conserves moisture.
- Gardening: Provide gritty, well-draining soil and avoid heavy summer watering to prevent root rot.
- Pollinator Watching: Check the bright yellow floral cones in late winter for foraging bees.
Look-alike (c) Armin G. Fabritzek, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Armin G. Fabritzek · cc-by
Close Relative no rights reserved · cc0
Close Relative (c) Micha Baum, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Family Member (c) Christiaan Viljoen, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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