Plant Profile

Aloe arborescens (Candelabra Aloe, Tree Aloe)

The Candelabra aloe is a succulent from southern Africa. It has long, greyish green leaves with spiked edges. In winter or spring, red flowers on stalks emerge. It is resistant to both drought and heat but may struggle with too much sun. Its flowers attract sunbirds.

Landscape Information
Botanical Description
Horticulture Management

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French Name: Aloès arborescent

Pronunciation: AL-oh ar-buh-RES-enz
Plant type: Cactus / Succulent
Origin: Southern Africa
Heat Zones: 10 to 12

Hardiness Zones: 10 to 12
Uses: Hedge, Border Plant, Container, Green Wall
Size/Shape

Growth Rate: Moderate

Tree Shape: Upright

Height at Maturity: 1.5 to 3 m

Spread at Maturity: 1 to 1.5 meters

Time to Ultimate Height: 10 to 20 Years

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Foliage

Leaf Arrangement : Spiral

Leaf Venation: Nearly Invisible

Leaf Persistance: Evergreen

Leaf Type: Simple

Leaf Blade: 20 - 30

Leaf Shape: Sword Shaped

Leaf Margins: Spiny

Leaf Texture: Fleshy/Juicy

Leaf Scent: No Fragance

Color(growing season): Green

Color(changing season): Green
Flower

Flower Showiness: Yes

Flower Size Range: 10 - 20

Flower Type: Raceme

Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

Flower Scent: No Fragance

Flower Color: Red

Seasons: Spring, Winter
Trunk
Fruit

Fruit Type: Capsule

Fruit Showiness: No

Fruit Size Range: 3 - 7

Fruit Color: Yellow, Brown

Seasons: Spring, Winter

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Tolerance

Frost Tolerant: No

Heat Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: Yes

Salt Tolerance: Good
Requirements

Soil Requirements: Loam, Sand

Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Water Requirements: Low

Light Requirements: Full, Part
Management

Toxicity: No

Invasive Potential: No

Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No

Pruning Requirements: No pruning at all

Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No

Surface Rooting: No

Life Span: Less than 25

Edible Parts: None

Pests: Scales, Mealy-Bug

Plant Propagation: Seed, Offset