Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant
Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant
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Current Stock Height Guides
Current Stock Height Guides
Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 40cm to 80cm
Mature Width: 40cm to 1m
Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant is expected to grow 10cm to 25cm per year under suitable conditions.
Root Ball Dimensions
Root Ball Dimensions
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
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About Your New Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant
Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ is a compact evergreen succulent hybrid with rounded, powder blue to grey leaves that pick up pink and mauve tones through the cooler months. It branches close to the base into a dense low mound, and the waxy bloom on the foliage gives the plant a cool, matte finish.
It takes full sun to bright filtered light and needs sharp drainage in sandy, gravelly or purpose built succulent soil. Coastal, warm temperate, Mediterranean and semi arid gardens suit it best. Growth runs at 10 to 25 centimetres a year, and once established it copes with long dry periods and the occasional light frost.
It is used in mass plantings for dry gardens, in rockeries, on roof top terraces and in feature pots where the blue foliage sits well against rendered concrete and dark leaved plants. Larger container sizes make good single specimens beside a doorway. It fills space, holds its colour and asks for almost no water.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Blue Bird Jade Plant
What is Crassula ‘Blue Bird’?
It is a hybrid jade type succulent grown for foliage colour rather than flowers. The rounded, fleshy leaves carry a powdery blue grey coating, and cold weather brings pink and mauve tints to the margins. It stays compact and well branched, forming a dense evergreen mound instead of a leggy shrub.
How big does Blue Bird Jade grow?
It is a compact grower, usually 60 centimetres to 1 metre tall and about the same across, and it keeps a tidy mounded shape without pruning. Plants in large containers reach a similar height more slowly. Advanced sizes are useful where you want an immediate mass of blue foliage in a new bed.
Where does it grow best in Australia?
Coastal and inland gardens across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia suit it, along with most of Victoria. It handles dry summers, sandy soil and salt wind. In cold tableland and alpine districts, grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover for the coldest months.
Is it frost tolerant?
It handles light frost once established, and the blue foliage often colours up more strongly in cold weather. Heavy or repeated frost will burn the leaf tips, and frost combined with wet soil is what actually kills succulents. Sharp drainage and a position with some overhead protection cover most situations.
Does it have invasive roots?
No. The root system is shallow and fibrous, sitting mostly in the top 20 to 30 centimetres of soil, with no capacity to lift paving or block pipes. That makes it safe to plant in narrow beds beside driveways, against building slabs, in courtyards and over shallow services.
Can it grow in pots?
Yes, and the compact habit makes it one of the better succulents for containers. Use a free draining succulent mix, and choose a pot wide enough to show the mounded form. Water thoroughly then let the mix dry. Move pots under cover during long wet spells to keep the roots healthy.
How do I care for Blue Bird Jade?
Water deeply but rarely, and stop almost entirely over winter. Feed once in spring with a low nitrogen succulent fertiliser, because rich feeding produces soft growth and washes out the blue tones. Tip prune to keep the mound dense, and remove any stems that rot at the base after wet weather.
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Uses in my Garden
Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant works in an:
Is Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant Evergreen or Deciduous?
Is Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant Evergreen or Deciduous?
Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 40cm to 80cm
Mature Width: 40cm to 1m
Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant is expected to grow 10cm to 25cm per year under suitable conditions.
Growth Rate of Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant
Growth Rate of Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant
Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant is expected to grow 10cm to 25cm per year under suitable conditions.
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Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant
Is Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant frost tolerant?
Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.
Does Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant Flower?
Does Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant Flower?
Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ produces clusters of small star-shaped pale pink to white flowers during the warmer months. While the blooms add soft seasonal interest, the plant is primarily valued for its blue-grey succulent foliage and neat architectural growth habit.
Does Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
White
Is Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant an Australian Native Tree?
Is Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant an Australian Native Tree?
No
Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant is Native to
What is the Wildlife Value of Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant ?
What is the Wildlife Value of Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant ?
Its seasonal flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators, supporting biodiversity within succulent and waterwise garden settings. The compact evergreen foliage also provides light shelter for beneficial insects throughout the year.
How much Sunlight does Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant need?
How much Sunlight does Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant need?
Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Preferred Soil?
Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ performs best in free-draining sandy or loam soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It will also tolerate poorer soils provided drainage remains excellent. Avoid heavy clay or persistently wet conditions, as excess moisture can reduce root health and lead to rot. Allow the soil to dry between watering, particularly during cooler periods and container cultivation.
Is Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant Drought Tolerant?
Is Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant Drought Tolerant?
Is Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant Drought tolerant?
As a young plant it benefits from occasional watering to establish healthy root development, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, ‘Blue Bird’ shows excellent drought tolerance and performs reliably through extended dry periods with minimal supplementary watering.
Planting Information
How To Plant Your Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant
How To Plant Your Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant
Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant is expected to grow 10cm to 25cm per year under suitable conditions.
Long Term Care For Your Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant
Long Term Care For Your Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant
Planting Your Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant in Different Soil
Planting Your Crassula ‘Blue Bird’ – Blue Bird Jade Plant in Different Soil
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
