Butter Tree
Tylecodon paniculatus
| Family: | Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Tylecodon (ty-lee-KOD-on) (Info) |
| Species: | paniculatus (pan-ick-yoo-LAY-tus) (Info) |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Where to Grow:
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)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Evergreen
Succulent
Rubbery-Textured
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 has been said to grow in the following regions:
Phoenix, Arizona
Corona, California
Orange, California
Reseda, California
Simi Valley, California
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Mar 28, 2004, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Small almost caudiciform tree with peeling bark and succulent bright green leaves. A bit frost tender, but survives Pasadena California's yearly frosts. South African native. |
