Tylecodon Species, Butter Tree

Tylecodonpaniculatus

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Tylecodon (ty-lee-KOD-on)
Species
paniculatus (pan-ick-yoo-LAY-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Corona, California

Orange, California

Reseda, California

Simi Valley, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | positive

Small almost caudiciform tree with peeling bark and succulent bright green leaves. A bit frost tender, but survives Pasadena California'...Read More

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