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Aloidendron dichotomum, formerly Aloe dichotoma, the quiver tree or kokerboom, is a tall, branching species of succulent plant, indigenous to Southern Africa, specifically in the Northern Cape province of South Africa...
Aloidendron dichotomum, formerly known as Aloe dichotoma, is a distinctive succulent tree with a trunk and a densely rounded crown of smooth branches and blue-green leaves arranged in terminal rosettes.
To the surprise of many, the astonishing succulent commonly known as the Quiver Tree inhabits a moderately large portion of the world. That’s because the plant evolved as native to the area that now forms the countrie...
Discover Aloe Dichotoma: The iconic 'Quiver Tree' succulent. Learn how to Care for and grow this remarkable plant with unique features.
Quiver trees play a key ecosystem role, often providing the only bird perches and nesting sites in an otherwise treeless landscape. They are also an abundant source of nectar during their flowering.
Let’s talk about a special plant called the Quiver Tree, or scientifically known as Aloidendron dichotomum. This plant is not your typical tree. It’s a succulent, which means it can store water in its leaves, and it’s...
The English common name for Aloe dichotoma - the quiver tree - refers to the San people's use of the hollowed branches to make quivers to hold their hunting arrows. The roots are used in traditional medicine for asthm...
The tree is a favourite nesting place for sociable weavers (Philetairus socius) which have roughly the same distribution as this tree. Their nests get very big and may partly cover the tree.
The Quiver Tree (Aloidendron dichotomum), a striking succulent tree, is found mainly in the dry regions of southern Africa, particularly in Namibia and South Africa.
It comprises about 250 specimens of Aloidendron dichotomum, a species that is also locally known as the quiver tree (Afrikaans: kokerboom) because the San people traditionally used its branches to make quivers.
