Plant Facts
Scientific Name | Aloe arborescens |
Principal Common Name | Tree Aloe |
Common Name(s) | Tree Aloe |
Synonym | |
Description | This aloe is made up of clumps of fleshy, pointed spiny leaves and bare branched or unbranched clusters of red, orange, yellow or cream color flowers. |
General Comments | Withstands salt spray and tolerates shade. |
Origin | |
Nativity | South Africa |
Height Range | 10 - 0 FT |
Spread Range | 6 - 0 FT |
Flower Showy | Y |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 8 : 9 : 12 : 13 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
USDA Zones | |
Leaf Color | Light Green |
Leaf Texture | Fleshy : Spiny : Stiff : Thick |
Form | Small Tree : Succulent |
Flower Color | Red : Yellow |
Flower Time | Winter |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Easy |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Part Sun : Light Shade |
Soil Preferences | Sandy : Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | Sparse |
Outstanding Features | Color : Flower : Form : Seaside tolerant |
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