Light: Full sun to light shade; in Phoenix, provide afternoon shade for young plants and avoid intense reflected heat. Acclimate gradually to direct sun.
Water: Low water once established; water deeply, then allow soil to dry between waterings. Provide occasional supplemental irrigation during prolonged summer heat; reduce watering sharply in winter.
Soil: Excellent drainage is essential; sandy or gravelly soil preferred. Plant on a raised mound where heavy soil or caliche restricts drainage.
Mature size: Approximately 25–40 feet tall and 15–25 feet wide over time; often smaller in Phoenix because of climate and growing conditions.
Bloom: Mature plants may bloom in late winter to spring; flowering can be irregular.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast for a tree aloe with warmth, good drainage, and appropriate watering.