Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix; protect from intense reflected heat and acclimate gradually to stronger sun.
Water: Low water once established; water deeply, then let soil dry between waterings. Provide occasional summer irrigation and reduce watering during cool weather.
Soil: Excellent drainage is essential; use sandy or gravelly soil and plant on a raised mound where native soil drains poorly.
Mature size: Typically 8–12 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide; may grow taller in favorable, frost-free conditions.
Bloom: Established plants typically bloom in winter to early spring; flowering repeats annually rather than ending the plant’s life.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Moderate; relatively fast for a tree aloe with warmth and appropriate irrigation.