Aeonium 'Sunburst'
Aeonium arboreum 'Sunburst'
A show-stopping tree succulent with dramatic yellow-edged leaves that form large, flat rosettes on branching stems. Also known as the Copper Pinwheel, this architectural beauty can grow several feet tall and creates an instant focal point in any garden. The variegated foliage intensifies to brilliant cream and pink edges in cooler weather, making it a year-round stunner.
Harvest
N/Ad
Days to harvest
Sun
Partial sun to bright indirect light
Zones
9–11
USDA hardiness
Height
0-5 feet
Complete Growing Guide
Soil: Loam (Silt), Sand. Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Drainage: Good Drainage, Occasionally Dry, Very Dry. Height: 0 ft. 3 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 0 ft. 6 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: Less than 12 inches, 12 inches-3 feet, 3 feet-6 feet. Growth rate: Slow. Maintenance: Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium decorum (Green Pinwheel), Aeonium haworthii (Haworth's Aeonium), Aeonium tabulaeforme, Aeonium undulatum, 'Blushing Beauty', 'Carol', 'Cyclops', 'Emerald Ice', 'Jack Catlin', 'Lily Pad', 'Mardi Gras', 'Mint Saucer', 'Plum Purdy', 'Zwartkop' (Black Rose). Propagation: Division, Leaf Cutting, Seed, Stem Cutting.
Harvesting
Bloom time: Spring, Winter
History & Origin
Origin: Macaronesia, SW Morocco, NE & East Africa and to SW Arabia
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: Deer, Drought, Heat, Humidity, Salt
- +Attracts: Colorful, Textural
- +Wildlife value: Attracts bees.
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Sedum varieties
Similar water and light requirements, complementary textures and colors
Echeveria
Matching drought tolerance and creates attractive succulent combinations
Jade Plant (Crassula ovata)
Compatible watering schedule and provides structural contrast
Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum)
Similar care needs and creates textural interest as groundcover
Aloe vera
Shared preference for well-draining soil and infrequent watering
String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus)
Complementary trailing habit and identical watering requirements
Lavender
Thrives in similar dry conditions and attracts beneficial pollinators
Rosemary
Drought-tolerant Mediterranean herb with similar soil preferences
Keep Apart
Impatiens
Requires frequent watering which can cause root rot in succulents
Hostas
Needs consistent moisture and shade, opposite of Aeonium requirements
Ferns
Requires high humidity and frequent watering that promotes succulent fungal diseases
Begonias
High water needs conflict with succulent's drought tolerance
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Good resistance when grown in appropriate conditions
Common Pests
Aphids, mealybugs, scale insects
Diseases
Black rot, root rot from overwatering or poor drainage