Botanical name | Aloe barberiae |
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Plant Care |
![]() Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Frost Hardy
Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. ![]() Low Watering
Low Watering – Requires Little Water. ![]() Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance. ![]() Indigenous
Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
Size | |
Categories | |
Flowers | May June July This plant bears rose-pink to orange flower spikes in Winter. |
Common name(s) | Tree Aloe |
Origin | |
Foliage | The foliage are in clusters on the tips of the branches. |
Uses in landscape design | Often used as an attractive focal point in the garden. |
Drought tolerance | High |
Soil conditions | Well drained |
Wildlife attractions | birds , butterflies |
Interesting info | The biggest member of the aloe family. |
Aloe barberiae (Tree Aloe)
- Botanical name: Aloe barberiae
- Common name(s): Tree Aloe
- Categories: Aloes and Succulents, Trees
Plant description:
This tree is known to be Africa’s largest Aloe and is also popular for its large, smooth grey single stem as well as for its neat rounded crown of dense succulent foliage rosettes. Often used as an attractive focal point in the garden and as a result has become one of the regulars in modern gardening.
Synonym: Aloe bainesii
Botanical Pronunciation: AL-oh BAR-ber-ay
Aloe barberiae requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
May June July
This plant bears rose-pink to orange flower spikes in Winter.
The foliage are in clusters on the tips of the branches.
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