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Aloe arborescens

Tree Aloe

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer:

 

Description

This succulent is large, full of branches and produces deep red orange blooms in fall and winter. The flowers produce a nectar that is attractive to many different birds; this plant is grown all over the world. This succulent can reach 8' tall and 5' wide. Leaves are narrow, recurved and tooth margined and can be green or yellowish or blue green, depending on how much sun it receives. It tolerates sun or shade.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

Orange, Red

Flower Season

Winter, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green, Yellow Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Medicinal

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.