Sisal AgaveArizona's Most Dramatic Tropical Style Agave for Modern Landscapes Sisal Agave (Agave sisalana) is Phoenix's boldest statement agave a towering, tropical looking giant that transforms any landscape into something extraordinary. With smooth, sword like blue green leaves rising 57 feet tall and spanning 68 feet wide, Sisal Agave commands attention from every angle. Historically prized for its tough fibers used in rope and textiles worldwide, it's now

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and Desert Spoon for a diverse display of textures

Run length Screen (6 ft spacing) Specimens (9 ft spacing) 18 ft 3 trees 2 trees 30 ft 5 trees 3 to 4 trees 48 ft 8 trees 5 trees For a courtyard or patio focal point

The tubular orange flowers are a top hummingbird attractant in the Phoenix Valley

it requires minimal maintenance and almost no supplemental irrigation — a top choice for commercial landscapes

Trees planted in fall get a full growing season to establish before facing their first Phoenix summer

glaucous presence that reads as both bold and elegant in any landscape setting

Shrubby Germander Mature Height 4–6 feet Mature Width 4–6 feet Growth Rate Moderate to fast — 1–2 feet per year in Phoenix Sun Full sun to partial shade (6+ hrs ideal)

but it won't die without supplemental water

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set one espalier per post and let the canopies meet overhead for a fragrant living roof