Tree: Evergreen. Drought, heat, and deer resistant. South Africa native. Africa's largest aloe that is a large succulent that quickly grows into a tree. Is an excellent focal plant. Smooth, grey bark with green recurved leaves. Good bed, border, rock garden, xeriscape, and Mediterranean plant. Bloom time: fall-winter. Bloom color: rose pink. Height: 20-30 feet. Width: 10-20 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9.