Agave Titanota trees this East African native forms

this East African native forms lush green rosettes crowned by tall spikes of bright red-orange flowers from winter through spring

sharp spines that detach easily on contact

Use its mature width to set spacing: 25 to 30 feet apart for fully separated crowns

Cascalote Tree (Vachellia cacalaco) — Golden-yellow flowers from November through January that complement Hong Kong Orchid Tree's magenta blooms for a dramatic two-color cool-season display

Lavender Starflower (Grewia occidentalis) — another flowering vine/shrub option for Phoenix with lavender star-shaped blooms and similar low-water needs

Agave Titanota trees this East African native formsThe Collector's Agave Bold, Armored & Built for Phoenix Heat Agave titanota (Rancho Tambor Agave) is one of the most sought after collector agaves in the world and it thrives spectacularly in Phoenix's brutal desert climate. Known for its compact rosette of thick, chalky blue green leaves edged with dramatic white teeth and tipped with dark terminal spines, Agave Titanota delivers jaw dropping sculptural impact in any landscape. Extremely drought