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jade succulent for sale Buy Crassula arborescens 'Max Cook' Silver JadeMax Cook Silver Jade Plant Botanical Name: Crassula arborescens 'Max Cook' Family: Crassulaceae Origin: South Africa (cultivated selection) Plant Type: Evergreen succulent shrub Overview A stunning architectural succulent perfectly suited to Adelaide's Mediterranean climate, Crassula arborescens 'Max Cook' forms an upright, tree like specimen with thick woody stems and large, rounded silvery blue fleshy leaves edged in vibrant red. In winter and
Max Cook Silver Jade Plant
Botanical Name: Crassula arborescens 'Max Cook'
Family: Crassulaceae
Origin: South Africa (cultivated selection)
Plant Type: Evergreen succulent shrub
Overview
A stunning architectural succulent perfectly suited to Adelaide's Mediterranean climate, Crassula arborescens 'Max Cook' forms an upright, tree-like specimen with thick woody stems and large, rounded silvery-blue fleshy leaves edged in vibrant red. In winter and spring, clusters of delicate pink star-shaped flowers appear, adding seasonal charm to year-round sculptural beauty. Exceptionally drought-tolerant, heat-loving and virtually maintenance-free, it thrives in hot, dry, exposed positions where many plants struggle. Ideal for succulent gardens, rockeries, containers, coastal gardens and contemporary landscapes, 'Max Cook' brings bold architectural impact to water-wise South Australian gardens.
Key Features
- Mature Size: 1.0–1.5 m H × 0.8–1.2 m W (upright, tree-like habit with age)
- Growth Rate: 10–20 cm per year under good conditions (slow to moderate growth)
- Foliage: Large, rounded silvery-blue fleshy leaves with distinctive vibrant red margins; thick, woody stems develop with age; evergreen year-round; foliage colour intensifies in full sun and cooler weather
- Flowers: Clusters of small, star-shaped pink to pale pink flowers on upright stems above foliage; blooms winter through spring (June–October)
- Fragrance: Flowers lightly fragrant—sweet, subtle scent
- Seasonal Interest: Evergreen sculptural silvery-blue foliage year-round with vibrant red leaf margins; winter–spring flowering adds seasonal interest; foliage colour deepens in cooler months
- Wildlife Value: Flowers attract bees and beneficial insects
- Tolerance: Exceptional drought tolerance once established; exceptional heat tolerance; frost-tender (protect from hard frosts below -2°C; may be damaged by frost but often recovers); excellent wind tolerance; exceptional coastal tolerance—highly salt-spray resistant (suitable for front-line coastal positions); thrives in poor, rocky, sandy soils; excellent drainage essential—will not tolerate waterlogging
- Planting Density: Feature/specimen: 1 plant per focal point; Mass planting: 80–120 cm apart
- Pet Friendly: Use caution—mildly toxic if ingested; can cause vomiting and other symptoms in pets; generally not palatable but discourage chewing
Where It Works Best
- Sunlight: Full sun (essential for best foliage colour, red leaf margins, and compact growth; tolerates light shade but colour fades and growth becomes leggy)
- Soil: Exceptionally well-drained sandy loam, gravelly soil, or rocky soil; thrives in poor, lean, coastal soils; excellent in raised beds, rockeries, and containers with cactus/succulent potting mix; will not tolerate heavy clay or waterlogged conditions
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Water Needs:
- Establishment: Light soak weekly for 6–8 weeks
- Established: Deep soak every 3–4 weeks in summer (or less—extremely drought-tolerant); minimal to no watering in winter
- Maintenance: Very low maintenance; prune lightly to shape or remove damaged growth if desired (optional—naturally attractive form); avoid fertilisers (thrives in lean soils); protect from hard frosts in cold areas; virtually pest and disease-free; overwatering is the main threat—ensure excellent drainage
- Lifespan: 20–40+ years with minimal care
- Climate Zones: Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate South Australia—Adelaide plains, Fleurieu Peninsula, coastal suburbs, exposed coastal and inland gardens; performs best in frost-free or light-frost areas
- Soil pH: Neutral to mildly alkaline (pH 6.5–8.0); performs well on Adelaide's calcareous and coastal soils
Landscape & Design Ideas
- Feature specimens in succulent and Mediterranean gardens for bold architectural impact
- Coastal gardens and beachfront properties—exceptional salt and wind tolerance
- Rockeries and gravel gardens with excellent drainage
- Contemporary and minimalist landscapes paired with gravel, pavers, and architectural hardscaping
- Large containers and statement pots for patios, courtyards, and entrances
- Mixed succulent gardens with aloe, agave, and echeveria
- Low-water, low-maintenance garden beds in exposed, hot, dry sites
- Xeriscaping and extreme drought-tolerant landscapes
- Sculptural accents in modern and desert-inspired gardens
Why You Will Love It
'Max Cook' silver jade plant delivers stunning architectural beauty with zero-fuss care. The large silvery-blue leaves with vibrant red edges create year-round sculptural impact, while delicate pink winter flowers add seasonal charm. Thriving on neglect in Adelaide's hottest, driest, most exposed sites—it's the ultimate architectural succulent for water-wise South Australian gardens.
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★★★★★ 4
Dog loves it and it's very durable, but not indestructible
I have a dog with very strong jaws. She's only thirty-five pounds but she goes through most toys like they're bubblegum. Even as a small puppy, she would destroy anything and everything. By the age of five or six months we had to give up on soft and rope toys altogether, and at a year old, she is limited to only hard chews like Kong, Nylabone, etc. Even then, she destroys most of these with relative ease. She's gone through chews others have recommended as long-lasting in literally ten minutes. The only toy she has that has lasted more than a month or so is her original red Kong, which she mostly licks instead of chews.
I initially bought the dinosaur for my other, less toy-murderous dog, but the power chewer quickly stole it from him. She was in love. She carried it everywhere and chewed on it constantly. I'm not sure if it's the shape or the texture she likes, or some combination thereof, but whatever the case, it instantly became her favorite. Even the most durable hard toys normally only last a few weeks with her, but her dino is going on two or three months now. It's chewed beyond recognition, all the nubs worn down, and it's very rapidly nearing the end of its life because little bits of plastic are falling off, but it still lasted far longer than most toys do. A few weeks ago I bought her a second one, in a different shape, and she's equally as enamored with it. All in all, it's not going to be indestructible if you have a power chewer, but it certainly lasts a heck of a lot longer than most!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2012
★★★★★ 5
Tough enough to Survive the big, bad CHARLIE!
I purchased this for my 80 pound yellow lab, Charlie.
Charlie is a very powerful chewer. Toys typically last about 2.3 seconds in his grasp.
Since Charlie's toy budget had ballooned to a point where I had to choose whether to fulfill his appetite for destruction, or pay the mortgage, I knew something had to change.
This is how I came across this nylabone chew. It appeared tough enough that charlie may get at least an hour of play from this toy before it was destroyed. The price was reasonable enough that it fit within what was left of the depleted toy budget. So I bought it.
Two quick days later, and the box arrived. I gave the package to Charlie, and told him it was another new toy for him to destroy. The smell of the nylabone vented through the cardboard, and he started to wag. He tore open the box and found the bone inside. At this point, he is elated. I removed the packaging and told him to go at it.
That was weeks ago, and the dinosaur bone still has yet to be defeated. Sure, it is missing a few spines, and his tail is heavily chewed, but the bone is not yet destroyed. That isn't from a lack on trying on Charlie's part. He chews on the bone almost daily, and hasn't gotten tired of it yet!
If you have a big dog who's toy budget is getting out of control, buy this bone! Small bits will come off here and there, so if your dog likes to eat what he destroys, keep an eye on him. However, all of the small bits that have come off Charlie's bone thus far are small enough that they should pass no problem.
A great bone, and if they release similar bones in the future, Charlie will be a happy customer.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2014
★★★★★ 5
Dogs who chew will love this!
I have a puggle who chews all of the time, and she has been through a variety of Nylabone products, all of which she absolutely loved. I am a huge fan of anything Nylabone, and when I saw this one, I immediately had to get it for her because not only did it look like something she would love, but the design promotes good dental health. She has had it for a month now, and she is constantly chewing on it. Not only has it helped to keep her teeth clean, but it is much more durable than other Nylabone toys. She chews it every day, carries it around and drops it all over the place, and it has barely worn at all. I highly recommend this toy for dogs who love to chew!
I do have to share one negative to this toy though.... if your dog likes you to "tug" with them for their toys, this one isn't for you. It hurts to grab and pull on it. Not much of a negative, but I want to give a fair review, so if you are looking for a strong tug toy, go with a smooth surfaced large Nylabone and save your hands some pain :)
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Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2012
★★★★★ 3
Can't choose the dino... sad!
I have a beagle/jack russel mix. Needless to say, he is very high-energy and does best when given a job to do that involves chewing.
He LOVES his Novabone and Nylabone- but tears thru the larger sizes in a single afternoon- so when I saw this I was very happy, because it is an unusual shape and durable! Amazon's iphone app let you scan in an item and find it cheaper on Amazon- so instead of the higher pet shop price, I scored a savings deal on Amazon! Nice!
My big, fat, sad complaint is that you cannot CHOOSE the dinosaur! I knew this when ordering and the stegosaurus arrived- honestly I was hoping for the T-Rex or the Brontosaurus but I guess you get what you get. Still, a beagle gnawing on a T-Rex would be pretty funny...
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Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2012
★★★★★ 5
Great Toy for Teething and Strong Chewer
Eli is now 10 months old, a labrador retriever that proves time and time again he needs toys that he can chew, but won't fall apart. He cannot have the stuffed animal toys (no, those he'll tear apart in SECONDS, never mind minutes). Aside from the Kong and the antler, this is the only toy he can chew on that won't fall apart. Even animal bones will split in minutes.
Since he was a couple of months old, he has loved this Dinosaur Chew Toy. When he was teething, I'd put it in the freezer (sometimes put peanut butter on it to keep his interest). It was not only great for teething, but also massaged his gums. Now that he's out of teething phase, he still loves to chew on it.
For the money, this is worth it. It's saved the furniture and the house from being chewed on, as he focused on this toy instead. Highly recommend, especially for the price. For any strong-chewing pup or dog in particular, this toy won't shatter, split or break apart.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2013