Aloe dichotoma (Quiver Tree, Kokerboom)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Genus | Aloe |
| Species | dichotoma |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Southern Africa, specifically in the Northern Cape region, and Namibia. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Quivers for arrows have been made by indigenous people from its branches hence its common name, the Quiver Tree. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b - 11a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°F) | 20 |
| Height | 4.7 - 9 m |
| Spread | 6 - 9 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | January, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This distinctive tree aloe has smooth branches, which are covered with a thin layer of whitish powder that helps to reflect the hot sun's rays |
| Landscape | Best suited for a hot and dry rock garden. |
| Propagation | Plants can be grown from seeds planted in autumn. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
Photographs
A mature plant at Japan Flora, 2000.
