Aloe arborescens * Torch Aloe
Aloe arborescens has a long history in California's gardens. The Torch Aloe can be found in older gardens for good reason. Aloe arborescens grows well without supplimental water in sun or shade. The orange flowers of Aloe arborescens have loads of nectar and attract hummingbirds, yellow rumped warblers, and plenty of other nectar feeders. The Torch Aloe is a staple of the Hummingbird Garden. Aloe arborescens blooms from the Fall through much of the Winter. Aloe arborescens grows in a massive shrublike clump up to 10 feet in diameter. Aloe arborescens is Winter hardy to the low 20°'s F.
Flowers and foliage of Aloe arborescens the Torch Aloe. High resolution photos are part of our garden image collection.
Anna's Hummingbird drinking nectar from flowers of Aloe arborescens the Torch Aloe. High resolution photos are part of our garden image collection.
Yellow Rumped Warbler drinking nectar from flowers of Aloe arborescens the Torch Aloe. High resolution photos are part of our garden image collection.
Plants in the Genus Aloe featured on this site:
Aloe arborescens * Torch Aloe
Aloe brevifolia * Short Leaved Aloe
Aloe cameronii * Red Aloe
Aloe candelabrum * Cape Aloe
Aloe petricola * Stone Aloe
Aloe plicatilis * Fan Aloe
Aloe principis
Aloe sinkatana