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Aloe

'Hercules'


Hercules Aloe




Origin:  'Hercules' is a cross between A. barberae and A. dichotoma.
Family
Asphodelaceae
Genus
Aloe
Cultivar
'Hercules'
Category
Tropicals
Height
7.5 - 12 m
Spread
4.5 - 6 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
OctoberNovemberDecember
General Description
Large tree aloe with heavy stems, dark green leaves and salmon flowers.
Landscape
Aloe barberae forms a striking focal point in the garden, being an enormous sculptural tree with a neat crown.
Cultivation
Needs very little later and prefers full sun.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Notable Specimens
Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
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