Crosby Dwarf’ is a popular cultivar of Crassula ovata that is only found in cultivation. However, the straight species is endemic to the rocky slopes, fields, hills, and ravines of South Africa, being very common within the Eastern The Crosby dwarf is a compact, multi-branching succulent that possesses shiny, yellow-green, pear-shaped leaves with red margins. Mature plants will develop a woody stem and thickened branches, while the leaves will become deciduous.

Both the foliage and form of the Crosby dwarf are smaller than the straight species, and the red margins are more defined. Although C. ovata will develop a tree-like form, C. ovata ‘Crosby Dwarf’ will not exceed 3 feet in height or width. At the same time, the straight species will form apical clusters of whitish-pink flowers from fall to spring, while the Crosby dwarf cultivar only flowers to late winter.

Crosby Dwarf’ is a popular cultivar of Crassula ovata that is only found in cultivation. However, the straight species is endemic to the rocky slopes, fields, hills, and ravines of South Africa, being very common within the Eastern The Crosby dwarf is a compact, multi-branching succulent that possesses shiny, yellow-green, pear-shaped leaves with red margins. Mature plants will develop a woody stem and thickened branches, while the leaves will become deciduous.

Both the foliage and form of the Crosby dwarf are smaller than the straight species, and the red margins are more defined. Although C. ovata will develop a tree-like form, C. ovata ‘Crosby Dwarf’ will not exceed 3 feet in height or width. At the same time, the straight species will form apical clusters of whitish-pink flowers from fall to spring, while the Crosby dwarf cultivar only flowers to late winter.