Aloe ‘Hercules’ (Hercules Tree Aloe) — A giant with strength in every sculpted leaf.

A hybrid of Aloe barberae and Aloe dichotoma, ‘Hercules’ is a massive tree aloe with a stout trunk and wide rosettes of upright leaves. Fast-growing and dramatic, it can anchor a desert landscape like living architecture.

Plant Details:

• Water Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established

• Sun Needs: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or rocky soils

• Growing Zone: USDA Zones 9–11

• Cold Hardiness: Down to ~25°F (–4°C)

• Mature Size: 20–30 ft tall x 10–15 ft wide

• Native Origin: Hybrid (South Africa parentage)

• Best Substitutes For: Joshua Tree, Desert Palm

• Landscape Uses: Specimen tree, xeric gardens, dramatic focal point