Which parks and reserves are best for the Quiver Tree in South Africa?+
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Quiver Tree at stays in or beside Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park and Augrabies Falls National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Quiver Tree in South Africa?+
The Quiver Tree is most recorded in Northern Cape (98% of records), based on 2 357 iNaturalist observations. 4 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Quiver Tree on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Quiver Tree?+
Sightings of the Quiver Tree peak from Aug to Sep, based on 2 359 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Quiver Tree?+
The Quiver Tree (Aloidendron dichotomum) is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Quiver Tree?+
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 region of South Africa, and parts of Southern Namibia.