Jade Tree

Ovata grows into a small rounded evergreen shrub (to 6 feet) on dry, rocky hillsides.

It has many short, thick, succulent branches on a gnarled-looking trunk, suggesting great age even in young specimens.

The bark peels from the trunk in horizontal brownish strips on old plants.

The rounded, fleshy leaves.

Jade needs lots of light—at least 4 hours per day in a south-facing or west-facing window.

Keep soil moist but not wet during the growing season (Spring and Summer) and let the soil dry out during the dormant season (Autumn and Winter).

Jade plant.