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Tree Aloe

Aloe Barberae

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Overview

Tree Aloe (Aloe barberae) is a majestic, evergreen succulent reaching up to 50 feet tall and 10 feet wide. Known for its smooth, grey trunk and beautiful rosettes of blue-green leaves, this aloe produces pink-orange flowers in winter. Preferably grown in USDA zones 9-11, it requires full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Perfect as a focal specimen, it offers drought tolerance and low maintenance for warm, arid landscapes.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–11Type TreeClimate Mediterranean
Tree Aloe (Aloe Barberae) — the Tree Aloe blooms in the late fall to early winter; it requires well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade exposure

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Asphodelaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Tree Aloe (Aloe Barberae) — this aloe produces pink-orange flowers in winter; it requires well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade exposure, image 59
Tree Aloe (Aloe Barberae) — grey trunk and beautiful rosettes of blue-green leaves; this slow-growing succulent tree can reach impressive heights, image 86
Tree Aloe (Aloe Barberae) — Tree Aloe (Aloe barberae) is a majestic, evergreen succulent reaching up to 50 feet tall and 10 feet wide; preferably, image 113
Tree Aloe (Aloe Barberae) — gray-brown branching trunk; this slow-growing succulent tree can reach impressive heights of 30 to 60 feet in its, image 126
Tree Aloe (Aloe Barberae) — the Tree Aloe blooms in the late fall to early winter
Tree Aloe (Aloe Barberae) — orange-red flowers on tall spikes that attract a variety of pollinators; due to its spiny leaf edges
Tree Aloe (Aloe Barberae) — tree for full; due to its spiny leaf edges, image 112
Tree Aloe (Aloe Barberae) — it typically grows to about 18 to 30 feet tall; due to its spiny leaf edges, image 96
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