XL Aloidendron Barberae, Aloe Bainesii, rose-pink flowers, grows up to 60' high and 36"Diameter, Africa's largest aloe. order Hardiness: 25-30F

Aloidendron Barberae, Aloe Bainesii, Aloe barberae, rose-pink flowers, up to 60' high and 36" stem diameter, Africa's largest aloe. Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F

Aloidendron Barberae, formerly Aloe Bainesii and Aloe barberae, also known as the tree aloe, is a species of succulent plant in the genus Aloidendron. It is native to South Africa northwards to Mozambique. In its native climes this slow-growing tree can reach up to 60 feet (18 m) high and 36 inches (0.91 m) in stem diameter. Aloidendron barberae is Africa's largest aloe-like plant. The tree aloe is often used as an ornamental plant. Its tubular flowers are rose pink (green-tipped); it flowers in winter and in its natural environment is pollinated by sunbirds.

Aloe barberae (Tree Aloe) - A large succulent that grows into a tree 60 feet tall or more with upright-growing thick mottled gray stems. The terminal branches hold rosettes of recurved, dark green leaves. In late winter, the rose-pink flowers in a tight inflorescence rise above the foliage. Plant in full sun or light shade in fairly well-drained soil and irrigate only occasionally to infrequently. It is moderately drought tolerant in our Mediterranean climate and overwatering of heavy soils, particularly in shady locations, seems to promote a black leaf spot. Hardy to about 25 degrees F and reportedly survives short durations down to 22 degrees F - or large specimen had discolored the foliage but was not severely damaged in the January 2007 freeze event that had three nights that dropped to 25° F. It is a great tree for the succulent garden and is fairly clean so good near a pool and can be kept for many years in a large container. It does get a thick buttressed base with age so make sure to give it enough space to grow. This large tree aloe grows naturally in the eastern part of southern Africa order in Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, eastern Swaziland, Mpumalanga (Barberton District), and southern Mozambique where it is found in evergreen and margins of dry deciduous forests. It was long been known by botanists and horticulturalists worldwide as Aloe bainesii.

Habit and Cultural Information
Category: Succulent
Family: Aloeaceae (now Asphodeloideae)
Origin: South Africa (Africa)
Evergreen: Yes
Flower Color: Rose Pink
Bloomtime: Fall/Winter
Synonyms: [Aloe bainesii, Aloidendron barberae]
Height: 20-60 feet
Width: 10-20 feet
Exposure: Full Sun
Summer Dry: Yes
Deer Tolerant: Yes
Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs
Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F