Mountain AloePhoenix's Boldest Large Succulent The Mountain Aloe Mountain Aloe (Aloe marlothii) is one of the most dramatic and imposing aloes you can grow in the Phoenix Valley. This South African native reaches 58 feet tall and 46 feet wide, forming a massive rosette of thick, gray green leaves armed with spiny teeth on both surfaces and edges. In winter, it sends up spectacular branching flower spikes covered in bright orange red blooms that attract

Agave Celsii (Agave celsii)

Gold Mound Lantana is practically indestructible in Arizona heat

Meyer Lemon

but in a hard frost pocket a frost cloth over the growing tips on the coldest nights prevents cosmetic tip damage

cooling shade over patios

Is Tiger Aloe drought tolerant

The spines are part of what gives it that distinctive artichoke appearance

but the tree will recover in spring

The cinnamon-brown dots create beautiful warm contrast against gray decomposed granite

or in odd-numbered groups of 3 to 5 spaced about 2 feet apart so the clumps grow into a colorful mass of spring bloom

Mexican Fence Post — A tall columnar cactus that adds vertical height behind low-growing prickly pear

protecting more delicate plants and outdoor living areas in Tempe