Quiver Trees - Aloe Dichotoma
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Aloe dichotoma, commonly known as the Quiver Tree or Kokerboom, is a tall, branching species of aloe indigenous to the Northern Cape region of South Africa and parts of Namibia. It's recognized for its distinctive tall stem and smooth bark, which peels away in thin sheets, revealing a pale yellow-green underlayer. The leaves are long, sharp, and succulent, forming rosettes at the tips of branches.

The Quiver Tree gets its name from the San people's historical practice of hollowing out the tree's branches to use them as quivers for their arrows. This tree is well-suited for arid environments and is adapted to handle harsh sunlight and drought conditions. Over the years, it has become a symbol of the Namib Desert. This extremely hearty tree can grow to the age of over 150 years and a height of up to 32 feet. Bright yellow flowers bloom during winter when the tree reaches 20 to 30 years old.

Growth Rate

The quiver tree has a steady growth rate of 4-8 inches per year.

Flowering

The bright yellow quiver tree flowers emerge in mid-winter. While short and rounded, they are showy and attractive.

Watering

Established trees planted in the ground should be watered once a month, while those in pots need to be watered once a week or every other week.
Soil

Choose a well draining soil with lots of sand and gravel. Do not use cactus mix, garden, or potting soil mix.
Hardiness

While it can take a few degrees of cold and frost, it prefers a hot and dry climate. Hence, it has a hardiness zone of 9a to 11b and frost tolerance of 20°F.

Light

Direct or Indirect sunlight is preferred.

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