Palmer's Agave Size:3/5 Gallon Check for caliche — break

Check for caliche — break through any hardpan layer to ensure proper drainage and deep root penetration

Backfill with native soil — add 15–20% organic compost to support establishment

Not a fit if you want a tidy evergreen poolside tree: it is fully deciduous and drops leaves and spent flower spikes

A 40-foot fence line benefits from 2 trees

Palmer's Agave Size:3/5 Gallon Check for caliche — breakA Bold, Architectural Agave Built for Arizona's Toughest Heat Palmer's Agave (Agave palmeri) is one of the most impressive large rosette agaves for Phoenix area landscapes. Growing 46 feet tall with broad, blue gray leaves armed with striking dark spines, this Arizona native delivers dramatic sculptural impact with almost zero maintenance. Whether you're designing a bold entryway in Scottsdale, anchoring a desert garden in Mesa, or adding vertical