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. |