Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 10 California nurseries to serve the wholesale landscape and nursery industries throughout the Western United States and beyond.
Plant Type: Shrubs / Succulents
Evergreen-Deciduous: Evergreen
Overall Mature Size: Large
Also Grown As: Bush
Mature Height & Spread: 8-12' x 4-6'
Natural Growth Habit: Upright, Spreading
Native To: South Africa
Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water: Low Water
Special Features: Attracts Birds/Butterflies/Bees / Deer Resistant / Desert Conditions / Drought Resistant / Edible / Fire Resistant/Retardant / Hedge / Seacoast Conditions
Container Sizes: #3
Sunset Garden Zones: 8, 9, 12-24, H1, H2
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11
Portulacaria afra is a fast-growing, evergreen succulent shrub. It features small, fleshy green leaves on reddish-brown stems, and rarely produced small pinkish flowers. Uses include hedge, screen, bonsai, container plant, erosion control. Fire resistant. Hardy to 25°F.
Portulacaria afra is a fast-growing, evergreen succulent shrub. It features small, fleshy green leaves on reddish-brown stems, and rarely produced small pinkish flowers. Uses include hedge, screen, bonsai, container plant, erosion control. Fire resistant. Hardy to 25°F.
