Aloe 'Hercules' (Hercules Aloe)
Botanical Information
Family | Asphodelaceae |
Genus | Aloe |
Cultivar | 'Hercules' |
Category | Tropicals |
Origin | 'Hercules' is a cross between A. barberae and A. dichotoma. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 7.5 - 12 m |
Spread | 4.5 - 6 m |
Flowering Period | October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
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. |
Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |