Large Upright Aloe w/ Red Flowers
A large aloe to 8-9 feet tall with dark grey-green leaves and 2-3 foot tall upright branching inflorescence with dark red flowers. This aloe typically branches at the base but can have a solitary trunk with very erect stems if crowded. Said to be a naturally occurring hybrid between A. ferox and A. arborescens.
Aloe salm-dyckiana
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit edible :Yes
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf color :Dark grey-green
Flower Characteristics
Flower color :Red
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 5-6 ft.
Average size maturity height : 8-10 ft.
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 25 to 30 F( Z9b)
Sunset zone : 8, 9, 12-24
Water requirements : Moderate
Light exposure : Partial Sun
Landscape Attributes
Under oak trees : Yes
Barrier plants : Yes
Seashore conditions : Yes
Oak root fungus resistance : Yes
Hummingbirds : Yes
Hedges and screens : Yes
Frost tender : Yes
Fragrance : Yes
Erosion control : Yes
Drought tolerant : Yes
Deer resistant : Yes
Butterflies : Yes
Colorful fruits and berries : Yes
Birds : Yes
Autumn foliage color : Yes
Attractive bark : Yes
Allergenic plants :Yes