Sisal Hemp AgaveA Bold Sculptural Agave That Commands Any Phoenix Landscape Sisal Hemp Agave (Agave sisalana) is a dramatic, large scale rosette plant that brings instant architectural impact to Phoenix area landscapes. Its long, sword shaped green leaves radiate from a central crown, forming a striking 57 foot rosette that looks stunning as a standalone specimen or massed for bold desert effect. Originally cultivated for its tough fiber, this agave is prized in

This cold-hardy

Phoenix Street Tree and Driveway Lining

Patience pays off — the tight

plant on about 10 foot centers so the crowns knit together into a continuous green wall at fence height

Mass Plantings & Ground Cover

Bear Grass works as hard in the background as it does as a featured specimen

Spring (Feb–Apr): Feathery new foliage flushes and the first cream-colored flower clusters draw bees and hummingbirds

Spring (Feb–Apr): Strong growth flush and the start of the pink trumpet bloom that draws hummingbirds and bees

Established Spanish Dagger needs very little supplemental water — it's among the most drought-tolerant landscape yuccas available

Citrus roots need good drainage

vertical form perfect for Arizona’s hot climate

but fruit production improves significantly when you plant two or more trees for cross-pollination