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Aloe Hercules

OB Burt

By OB Burt
in TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

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OB Burt

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What 2 aloes comprise this beast?

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Hillizard Grand Master

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59 minutes ago, OB Burt said:

What 2 aloes comprise this beast?

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Aloe 'Hercules' at San Marcos Growers (smgrowers.com)

 "Aloe 'Hercules' (Hercules Aloe) - A large hybrid tree aloe that is the result of a cross between the large Tree Aloe, Aloe barberae (A. bainesii) and the smaller Quiver Tree, Aloe dichotoma."

Also see: Aloidendron

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2 hours ago, OB Burt said:

What 2 aloes comprise this beast?

Actually I'm going to respond with a little different answer since the tree Aloe parents have been moved over to Aloidendron.

Aloidendron barberae x Aloidendron dichotomum

They get big.  This one in my front yard was planted in 2010 from a one gallon and photos were from 2023.  It has only gotten larger in the last year.  Compare the trunk base to the 8"x 8" x 16" blocks that make up the pillars on the wall/fence.

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33.0782 North -117.305 West  at 72 feet elevation

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Beautiful! I have a smaller Hercules, two Dichotoma, and a Medusa other trees as well but the Dichotoma and the dichotoma var. Ramosissima are my personal favorites! such amazing succulents! Thanks for the visuals! Take care and be well.

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