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    • Photo of Aloe dichotoma form by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Aloe dichotoma

    Also Known As

    • Kokerboom
    • Quiver Tree

    Plant type

    tree, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 15'-30'
    • W: 10'-12'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Aloe dichotoma plant details

    Aloe dichotoma is an evergreen cactus / succulent or tree with blue and green foliage. In winter yellow 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 gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe dichotoma

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
    Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 12 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in winter
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe dichotoma

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The great Quiver Tree. HUGE growing tree aloe. The biggest! Beautiful stiff-leaved fan shaped rosettes on ends of branches. Trunk has beautiful tree looking bark. Don't overwater. Slow growing.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Protect trunk if temps get too low. Full Sun to Light Shade. Unnremarkable Yellow Flowers. Outdoor/Indoor. Light/Bright Shade.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Tree aloe with caudex trunk, multi-branched to 25'; yellow blooms

    By: Cactus Jungle

    How fabulous can you get? One of the largest Aloes, the beautiful & distinctive “Aloe Tree” is well known & a common garden feature in South Africa. Usually growing up to 12’ or 15’ tall, it forms a single trunk branching out into a densely rounded crown at maturity, displaying terminal rosettes of blue-green leaves. The branches are smooth & covered with a thin layer of whitish powder to deflect the sun’s rays. The bark forms beautiful (but razor sharp!) golden brown scales. Bright yellow flower spikes appear December & January. “Aloe Tree” is hardy to 23 °F & it’s said to be a good idea to wrap its trunk below 28 °F. It loves intense heat & fast drainage – especially along the California coast where it’s foggy. Excellent in a hot, dry, rock garden & superb in a large container. Fire-retardant!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Aloe dichotoma plant

    How to Grow Aloe dichotoma

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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