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Aloe ‘Hercules’ (Tree Aloe)

Hercules Aloe, Aloidendron 'Hercules'

Aloe 'Hercules', Hercules Aloe, Aloidendron 'Hercules', Drought tolerant, Tree Aloe, Hardy succulent
Aloe 'Hercules', Hercules Aloe, Aloidendron 'Hercules', Drought tolerant, Tree Aloe, Hardy succulent

A popular and unique looking succulent, Aloe ‘Hercules’ is a large, fast-growing, evergreen tree-like aloe adorned with a straight trunk crowned with thick branches topped with explosions of fleshy, broad, triangular, blue-green leaves. Beautiful, large, conical, bright orange flower spikes with green tips are borne in profusion above the foliage on mature plants. They appear intermittently from spring to fall. ‘Hercules’ is the result of a cross between the large Tree Aloe, Aloe barberae and the smaller Quiver Tree, Aloe dichotoma. A beautiful silhouette for the Mediterranean landscape and xeriscape garden.

  • Adds interest to the garden and grows up to 25-40 ft. tall (7-12 m) and 15-20 ft. wide (4-6 m).
  • Easily grown in dry, well-drained soils in full sun. Occasional to infrequent summer irrigation needed.
  • Provides a striking focal point in beds and borders, xeriscape gardens, Mediterranean gardens. Can be grown in a container, however, in a few years, this vigorous plant must be transplanted into the ground.
  • Easy to propagate by cuttings

Requirements

Hardiness 9 - 11
Climate Zones 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Cactus & Succulents, Trees
Plant Family Xanthorrhoeaceae
Genus Aloe
Common names Aloe
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height 25' - 40' (7.6m - 12.2m)
Spread 15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden
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Requirements

Hardiness 9 - 11
Climate Zones 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Cactus & Succulents, Trees
Plant Family Xanthorrhoeaceae
Genus Aloe
Common names Aloe
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height 25' - 40' (7.6m - 12.2m)
Spread 15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden
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