Miniature Pine Tree
Scientific Name: Crassula tetragona L.
Synonym: Crassula caffra, Crassula fruticosa
Family: Crassulaceae
Sunset®: 8-9, 12-24
USDA: 9b-10
Frost Tolerance: Take very little frost, hardy to 28°F (-2°C), hardy in Phoenix in protected areas
Heat Tolerance: Will survive full sun for part of the day in Phoenix in summer
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: South Africa (Great Karoo, Knersvlakte)
Growth Habits: Upright succulent, up to 4 feet high (120 cm) or more
Watering Needs: Little water in summer, keep on the dry side in winter
Propagation: Cuttings, seeds
The Crassula tetragona does well under the extreme summer heat of Phoenix if protected from the late afternoon sun.
Blooming Habits:
Yellowish orange flowers in early summer
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