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Also Known As
- Aloe bainesii
- Aloe barberae
- Dr. Seuss Tree
- Tree aloe
Aloidendron barberae plant details
Aloidendron barberae is an evergreen cactus / succulent or tree with green foliage. In winter pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloidendron barberae
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
- Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 30 FT - 60 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in winter
- Uses: bare root shipping available, container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloidendron barberae
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Aloe barberae, also known as Aloe bainesii, is a majestic tree Aloe that can reach heights of over 30 feet. Its thick, mottled gray stems give rise to rosettes of dark green leaves. In late winter, rose-pink flowers bloom above the foliage. Drought-tolerant and hardy, it's perfect for Mediterranean climates. Originating from southern Africa, it's ideal for succulent gardens and can thrive in large containers.
This plant has been grown in a 5 ga pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. The plant is shipped "dry root" (without soil).
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By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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Gardening facts about Aloidendron barberae plant
How to Grow Aloidendron barberae
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Aloidendron for your garden
aka Aloe pillansii, Bastard Quiver Tree, Giant Quiver Tree
Plant Type
Tree, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 20'-30'
Width: 6'-12'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
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