Portulacaria afra ‘Golden’ – Golden Elephant Bush

Portulacaria afra ‘Golden’, commonly known as Golden Elephant Bush, is a colourful evergreen succulent prized for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage and compact branching habit. The small rounded leaves emerge bright yellow to lime-green and are carried on attractive reddish stems, creating a bright year-round display that adds colour and texture to waterwise and contemporary landscapes. It performs best in full sun to partial shade and free-draining soils, adapting exceptionally well to coastal gardens, dry climates, and low-maintenance landscapes. The brightest golden foliage colour develops in full sun. Once established, Golden Elephant Bush develops excellent drought tolerance and requires minimal care while maintaining a dense, attractive growth habit. They look excellent when used as low hedges, borders, succulent gardens, courtyard plantings, decorative containers, bonsai specimens, and waterwise landscapes where bright foliage colour and evergreen structure are desired. Its versatility, ease of maintenance, and vibrant colouring make it a standout alternative to traditional green succulents.