Candelabra Aloe

Candelabra Aloe

5 Gallon
$64.90
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Candelabra Aloe

Aloe arborescens

Large Shrub with Winter "Candelabra" Flowers • Fast-Growing & Drought Tolerant • Excellent for Hummingbirds

$64.90
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Description

The Candelabra Aloe is a spectacular, fast-growing succulent that lives up to its name, forming a large, branching shrub adorned with many upright, torch-like flower spikes in winter. Its blue-green leaves have pale teeth and form loose rosettes at the ends of thick, woody branches. It creates a dramatic, architectural presence and is excellent for wildlife gardens, attracting hummingbirds with its prolific bright red flowers.

  • Grows as a large, much-branched, shrubby aloe, resembling a small tree.

  • Famous for its massive, multi-branched inflorescences holding hundreds of vibrant red, orange, or yellow flowers in winter, resembling candelabras.

  • Fast-growing and very drought tolerant once established.

  • More cold-tolerant than many large aloes (to around 25-30°F / -4 to -1°C).

  • An excellent choice for slopes, large-scale xeriscaping, or as a dramatic, bird-attracting hedge.

  • The "Torch Aloe" is a common cultivar.

Quick Facts

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  • Light: Full sun (with afternoon shade in hot climates)

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  • Features:Spear-shaped, thick, fleshy leaves in gray-green with serrated margins. Forms a candelabra-like shape as lower leaves shed to reveal a woody stem. Produces conical clusters of tubular orange-red flowers on tall stalks in winter.
  • Mature Height: 6-10 ft (including trunk)
  • Mature Width: 4-5 ft
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Key Advantages:Striking winter blooms,Drought tolerant,Unique tree-like form,Low maintenance
  • Landscape Uses:Succulent gardens,Rock gardens,Xeriscapes,Architectural focal points
  • Special Notes:Requires well-drained sandy soil. Water moderately in growing season, sparingly in winter.
  • Hardiness:Tolerates drought. Protect from frost below 25°F (-4°C).

Faqs

Q: How do I prune or control its size?
A: You can cut back entire branches at any point. The cut will callous, and new shoots will often emerge below the cut. This is best done after flowering. Remove spent flower stalks at the base.

Q: Is it good for a privacy screen?
A: Yes, when planted closely (about 3-4 feet apart), it can form a dense, tall, and impenetrable succulent hedge that is both beautiful and functional.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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