Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'
Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar
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Agave geminiflora
Twin Flowered Agave
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Agave americana 'Variegata'
Variegated Century Plant
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Agave americana
Century Plant
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Parkinsonia aculeata
Mexican Palo Verde
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Aloe striatula
Hardy Aloe
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A treat for all to see! Cedrus in its weeping form and densely packed foliage reminds one of a blue green waterfall. Yet it’s across the way from the opposite shape and habit: a vase shaped and spreading Parkinsonia (Palo Verde tree)! There are other show stoppers too: three different varieties of Agave ~ one has thick, blue green, fleshy leaves another with variegated leaves that shoot out from the center and pointed, sword-like protrusions. Aloe striata with its vertical lines topped with yellow flowers reminds one of tiki torches. This front yard is very striking and is low water use since plants are well established.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Water
Low
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Sun
Full
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Location Uses
Entry, Lawn
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
This specimen conifer exhibits weeping growth form, slowly reaching 15'-25' tall and wide. Its silver blue, needle-like leaves are 1" long and thin. This tree does best in full sun and needs occasional watering once it's established. It serves as an excellent rock garden subject with its horizontal pendant branching. This conifer tolerates coastal conditions.
Plant Type
Succulent
Water
Very Low
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Sun
Full
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Clay, Rocky
Soil Condition
Soil pH
Basic
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Twin Flowered Agave gets its name from flower spikes which are formed in pairs on an unbranched spike that rises up to 10 feet. This Agave is a single-stemmed dwarf Agave with narrow, dark green flexible leaves. The leaves cascade from the center of the plant forming a dense rounded rosette up to 3 feet tall and wide.
Plant Type
Succulent
Water
Very Low
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Location Uses
Foundation, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
This Agave has a creamy yellow margins around the edge of the leaves. It will grow 6'-10' tall by up to 13' wide. It is native to Mexico. It has a very open growth habit, with leaves that recurve along their length.
Plant Type
Succulent
Water
Very Low
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Design Styles
Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
This plant is fast growing to about 6'-10' tall and 8'-13' wide. Wide gray leaves have stiff terminal spines and recurved teeth on margins. It prefers full sun and well-drained situations. After blooming, which could take several years, it will die but will send up new pups from around the base. Some people are allergic to the sap. Removal is difficult if unwanted.
Plant Type
Tree
Water
Very Low
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Design Styles
Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Sun
Full
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Location Uses
Background, Lawn
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
aculeata=prickly Very fast growing with sparse foliage & very long narrow leaves. Yellow flowers with orange red throats spring for month+. Very messy, thorny, weedy & shortlived. Usually found on limestone soils in areas with moisture but is strongl
Plant Type
Succulent
Water
Low
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Indoor, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Aloe striatula is a robust, rambling plant that can form a large shrub of up to 6.7 feet (2 m) in height. The leaves are dark green and strongly recurved, with numerous small white teeth along their margins. The flowers are yellow and orange and appear densely on up to 16 inches (40 cm) tall, un-branched, cone-shaped racemes throughout the summer.