Crassula arborescens is a hardy, evergreen, succulent, tree-like Crassula, which is unusual for this genus as they are usually relatively small plants.
It has a thick, fleshy trunk with smooth, grey-green bark. The leaves are also fleshy and are an attractive, blue-grey colour with a red rim. They have a waxy, powdery bloom which helps to keep them cool.
The attractive clusters of pink or white flowers are carried in densely-packed, rounded, branched, flowering heads from August to December. The flowers are nectar-rich and attract birds and insects to the garden.
It has many medicinal uses. This unusual tree makes a great form and container plant. Plant as an element of a rock garden, on slopes or in a succulent garden. Flowers best in full sun but also grows well in semi-shade.
Plant in well-drained soil.
Size: up to 3m