Aloe Tree - Aloidendron barberae bainesii

Are you on the lookout for a striking and low-maintenance aloe plant to elevate your garden? Look no further than the Aloe Tree, known as Aloidendron barberae (formerly known as Aloe bainesii or Aloe barberae). Hailing all the way from South Africa, it gets its common name, "tree aloe," because of its tall and tree-like growth habit.   This aloe tree is one of Africa's largest-growing aloe plants, which can grow up to 30 feet in height, resembling a tree. This distinguishes it from other aloe species that have a more compact and rosette-like growth form. It features a thick-gray-smooth trunk with a grayish-brown bark that becomes rough and textured as it matures. This Aloe bainesii has a neat, rounded crown of long, narrow, deeply channeled, curved, and toothed leaves that are arranged in rosettes at the top of the trunk.  The stunning flowers are one of the most remarkable aspects of the aloe tree. During the winter months, it produces tall, branching inflorescences that are covered i