Aeonium arboreum is a tree-like succulent which forms branched stems up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall. The leaves are up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) long and spoon-shaped and shiny green. Aeonium arboretum or Tree anemones have waxy foliage that forms rosettes.

These plants grow quickly and produce small, star-like, yellow flowers on racemes from late winter through early spring. Flowers stems emerge from the center of the rosettes. The rosette die after flowering. These visually striking succulents grow in a range of shapes, sizes and colors.