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Tree Aloe, Krantz Aloe, Candelabra Aloe

Scientific Name: Aloe arborescens Mill.
Synonym: Aloe arborea, Aloe arborescens var. frutescens , Aloe arborescens var. milleri , Aloe arborescens var. natalensis , Aloe arborescens var. pachythyrsa , Aloe frutescens, Aloe fruticosa, Aloe natalensis, Aloe perfoliata var. arborescens , Aloe perfoliata var. eta , Catevala arborescens
Family: Asphodelaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 8-9,13-24
USDA: 9-11

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 25°F (-4°C)

Heat Tolerance: Does better with afternoon shade in summer in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun

Origin: Coastal southern Africa, from the Cape to Malawi and Mozambique, in mountainous areas

Growth Habits: Large shrub or small tree, up to 16 feet (5 m)

Watering Needs: Infrequent watering

Propagation: Cuttings, truncheons, seeds

Blooming Habits:
Generally red flowers, but there is a yellow form. The pictures of the yellow form were taken at the HBG (HBG 34156) in late December.

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