Aloe arborescens |
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Tree Aloe |
Description
This succulent is large, full of branches and produces deep red orange blooms in fall and winter. The flowers produce a nectar that is attractive to many different birds; this plant is grown all over the world. This succulent can reach 8' tall and 5' wide. Leaves are narrow, recurved and tooth margined and can be green or yellowish or blue green, depending on how much sun it receives. It tolerates sun or shade.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Orange, Red
Flower Season
Winter, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Blue Green, Yellow Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very 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, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Patio, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Medicinal
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
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