Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 10 California nurseries to serve the wholesale landscape and nursery industries throughout the Western United States and beyond.
Plant Type: Shrubs / Succulents
Evergreen-Deciduous: Evergreen
Overall Mature Size: Small
Also Grown As: Bush
Mature Height & Spread: 2-3' x 3-4'
Natural Growth Habit: Arching, Rosette
Native To: Mexico
Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water: Low Water
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Spring, Summer
Special Features: Attracts Birds/Butterflies/Bees / Cold Hardy / Deer Resistant / Desert Conditions / Drought Resistant / Fire Resistant/Retardant / Hedge / Seacoast Conditions / Shade Tolerant
Container Sizes: #3, #5, #15
Sunset Garden Zones: 13, 20-24
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11
Agave desmettiana is a fast-growing, evergreen succulent with rosettes of spineless, smooth, blue-green leaves and pale yellow flowers on an 8′ stem that appears after 8-15 years. Leaves have a sharp, terminal spine. Uses include as a sculptural accent, in containers, in xeriscaping, rock gardens, as small screens or barrier plants. Ideal in sandy or rocky soil, but needs good drainage. Best in full sun to partial shade; needs protection in hot inland climates. Monocarpic. Fire-resistant. Deer and rabbit-resistant. Cold hardy to 25°F.
Agave desmettiana is a fast-growing, evergreen succulent with rosettes of spineless, smooth, blue-green leaves and pale yellow flowers on an 8′ stem that appears after 8-15 years. Leaves have a sharp, terminal spine. Uses include as a sculptural accent, in containers, in xeriscaping, rock gardens, as small screens or barrier plants. Ideal in sandy or rocky soil, but needs good drainage. Best in full sun to partial shade; needs protection in hot inland climates. Monocarpic. Fire-resistant. Deer and rabbit-resistant. Cold hardy to 25°F.
