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Quiver Tree, Kokerboom

Aloe Dichotoma

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Overview

The Quiver Tree, or Aloe dichotoma, is an iconic succulent from Southern Africa, characterized by its distinctive rounded crown and forked, skyward branches. It reaches up to 30 feet in height, with smooth, golden-brown bark and blue-green leaves. This slow-growing tree tolerates drought well and thrives in zones 9-11, demanding full sun and well-drained soil. Intriguing in form, it offers a sculptural presence in xeriscaped gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 10–11
Quiver Tree, Kokerboom (Aloe Dichotoma) — is an iconic succulent from Southern Africa
Quiver Tree, Kokerboom (Aloe Dichotoma) — is a distinctive and sculptural plant that demands attention in any landscape designQuiver Tree, Kokerboom (Aloe Dichotoma) — A prime specimen of arid adaptations, this tree is native to Southern Africa and thrives in zones 9 to 11Quiver Tree, Kokerboom (Aloe Dichotoma) — it reaches heights of 16 to 33 feet (5 to 10 meters) with a stoutQuiver Tree, Kokerboom (Aloe Dichotoma) — fibrous trunk and a branching habit that gives it a uniqueQuiver Tree, Kokerboom (Aloe Dichotoma) — angular silhouette.<br><br>Its smoothQuiver Tree, Kokerboom (Aloe Dichotoma) — characterized by its distinctive rounded crown and forked+6

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Xanthorrhoeaceae

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Quiver Tree, Kokerboom (Aloe Dichotoma) — scientifically named Aloe dichotoma
Quiver Tree, Kokerboom (Aloe Dichotoma) — is a distinctive and sculptural plant that demands attention in any landscape design
Quiver Tree, Kokerboom (Aloe Dichotoma) — A prime specimen of arid adaptations, this tree is native to Southern Africa and thrives in zones 9 to 11
Quiver Tree, Kokerboom (Aloe Dichotoma) — it reaches heights of 16 to 33 feet (5 to 10 meters) with a stout
Quiver Tree, Kokerboom (Aloe Dichotoma) — fibrous trunk and a branching habit that gives it a unique
Quiver Tree, Kokerboom (Aloe Dichotoma) — angular silhouette.<br><br>Its smooth
Quiver Tree, Kokerboom (Aloe Dichotoma) — characterized by its distinctive rounded crown and forked
Quiver Tree, Kokerboom (Aloe Dichotoma) — It reaches up to 30 feet in height, with smooth, golden-brown bark and blue-green leaves
Quiver Tree, Kokerboom (Aloe Dichotoma) — This slow-growing tree tolerates drought well and thrives in zones 9-11
Quiver Tree, Kokerboom (Aloe Dichotoma) — Intriguing in form, it offers a sculptural presence in xeriscaped gardens
Quiver Tree, Kokerboom (Aloe Dichotoma) — The Quiver Tree or Kokerboom
Quiver Tree, Kokerboom (Aloe Dichotoma) — demanding full sun and well-drained soil
Quiver Tree, Kokerboom (Aloe Dichotoma) — is an iconic succulent from Southern Africa

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