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Aloe arborescens

Tree Aloe

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer:

 

Description

This shrub is large, full of branches, and produces deep orange blooms. The flowers produce a nectar that is attractive to many different birds and the plant is grown all over the world.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Width Range

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

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

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.