AVERAGE SIZE (H) x (W): 12m x 8m
FLOWERING TIME: J F M A M J J A S O N D
FRUITING TIME: J F M A M J J A S O N D
A large distinctive branches tree with a rough, greyish-brown bark. It bears a rounded crown of long, dark-green succulent leaves that are armed with small, firm, whitish teeth.
It bears showy spikes of tubular red to orange flowers which are rich in nectar and attract birds.
The tree’s height and spiky barrier makes it a favoured nesting tree for birds such as sparrows.
ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS:Attracts nectar-feeding birds and pollinating insects. The large leaves are often used to hold a nest with the spikey barrier forming protection from predators.
NATURAL HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION:
Naturally a forest plant found in dense coastal forests.
MAINTENANCE:
Low maintenance. Remove dry foliage and spent flower stalks to keep the plant neat.
WATER REQUIREMENTS:
Water moderately.
GARDEN THEMES:
Bushveld, country, formal, grassland, succulent
LANDSCAPING USES:
A distinctive tree to add a focal point in a rockery.
Hi spike
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
Yes, this aloe grows successfully from cuttings.
Allow the cut branches to dry for 4-5 days before planting in soil.
Flourish!
Glenice
I have one next to my house, it’s damaging walls and roof structures. I unfortunately will need to remove it. Can I cut the top 1 or so meters off and plant them elsewhere like a uka?
Hi Ane
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
This is a first for me, so I can’t offer advice, but perhaps another visitor will read this and be able to assist.
Flourish!
Glenice
My tree is already pretty tall and 2 m from my front door towering above – thing is it has 3 stems and I would like it to shoot a couple more so if I need to crop it it would still have other stems. I purchased hard wood hormone and slightly slit trunk in a couple of places and placed this powder inside – its now 3 months and nothing has happened? Does anyone have any ideas? It has lovely blooms in season
Kindest regards
Ane
Hi Joy
Thanks for visiting Plantbook and welcome to the industry.
You’re quite right. It is very often planted far too close to walls and is highly likely to cause some damage when mature.
I would never plant it in a small garden but could possibly use another smaller single-stem aloe for a similar effect.
Flourish!
Glenice
Hi Glenice.
I’m new to the industry and I was just wondering:
Is it safe to put this aloe next to a wall? or in a small garden.
I see them in a lot of office parks right next to walls and in groups of 3 or 4.
If it grows to 12 m x 8m will it not ovherwhelm the space?
Thanks a mill.