Malagasy Tree Aloe

Aloe Vaombe

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Overview

Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe vaombe) is a striking specimen, native to Madagascar. This arborescent aloe features a robust, upright single trunk that can reach 15 feet in height. Its vibrant green, recurved leaves with red-toothed margins form a dense rosette. In winter, it blooms with red-orange flowers on tall stalks, adding a dramatic touch. Requires full sun and well-draining soil, with minimal watering once established. USDA Zones 10-11.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–11Climate Arid

Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe Vaombe) — Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe vaombe) is a striking specimen, native to Madagascar

Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe Vaombe) — This arborescent aloe features a robust, upright single trunk that can reach 15 feet in height

Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe Vaombe) — Its vibrant green, recurved leaves with red-toothed margins form a dense rosette

Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe Vaombe) — In winter, it blooms with red-orange flowers on tall stalks, adding a dramatic touch

Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe Vaombe) — Requires full sun and well-draining soil, with minimal watering once established

Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe Vaombe) — This hardy tree reaches average heights of about 8 to 12 feet

Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe Vaombe) — the Aloe vaombe's foliage sprawls approximately 4 to 5 feet wide

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 8–12 Ft.
Mature width: 4–5 Ft.

Classification

Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
Climate: Arid

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Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe Vaombe) — Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe vaombe) is a striking specimen, native to Madagascar

Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe Vaombe) — This arborescent aloe features a robust, upright single trunk that can reach 15 feet in height

Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe Vaombe) — Its vibrant green, recurved leaves with red-toothed margins form a dense rosette

Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe Vaombe) — In winter, it blooms with red-orange flowers on tall stalks, adding a dramatic touch

Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe Vaombe) — Requires full sun and well-draining soil, with minimal watering once established

Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe Vaombe) — This hardy tree reaches average heights of about 8 to 12 feet

Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe Vaombe) — the Aloe vaombe's foliage sprawls approximately 4 to 5 feet wide

Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe Vaombe) — rich contrast to your landscape palette.<br><br>From late fall to early winter

Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe Vaombe) — expect this aloe to show off spectacular clusters of bright red to orange tubular flowers

Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe Vaombe) — which rise in multi-branched inflorescences reaching upwards of 3 to 4 feet above the foliage

Malagasy Tree Aloe (Aloe Vaombe) — These floral spikes are a haven for pollinators such as hummingbirds and bees

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