Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 9 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.
