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Tree Aloe (Aloe barberae)
MikaalwynBoomaalwyn
Aloe barberae
Tree Aloe
MikaalwynBoomaalwyn
Aloe barberae is a solitary much branched aloe that can grow up to 60' tall. Adult aloes have a stout trunk, up to 2' in diameter, with branches that are dichotomous. The bark of the tree-trunks is geyish-brown and rough to the touch. The branches bear rosettes of deeply channeled, recurved dark green leaves which are sheathed at the base. The leaf margins are cartilaginous with small whitish teeth.
Named after Mary Elizabeth Barber, noted South African plant collector. A. barberae is variously spelled A. barbarae but "e" is used in native literature.
Drought tolerantEvergreenSizeSpecimanTexture
Aloe bainesii, Aloe barbarae
South Africa
found by Thomas Baines in 1873 in KwaZulu-Natal.
20 - 60 FT
10 - 40 FT
Y
Dark Green : White teeth on margin
Fleshy : Recurved : Stiff : Sword-like : Thick
Succulent : Tree
Orange : Orange Blend : Orange Salmon : Pink Blend : Red-Orange
Summer
Average
Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun)
Any : Well-drained
Drought Tolerant : Medium
Sunset Zones
USDA Zones
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