Furcraea macdougalli

MacDougall's Century Plant

Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 9 California nurseries to serve the wholesale landscape and nursery industries throughout the Western United States and beyond.

Plant Type: Shrubs / Succulents / Trees

Evergreen-Deciduous: Evergreen

Overall Mature Size: Large

Also Grown As: Single Trunk

Mature Height & Spread: 12-20' x 8-10'

Natural Growth Habit: Upright, Rosette

Native To: Mexico

Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water: Low Water

Flower Color: Cream / White

Bloom Time: Summer

Special Features: Attracts Bees / Attracts Birds / Deer Resistant / Desert Conditions / Drought Resistant / Interesting Foliage / Seacoast Conditions / Shade Tolerant

Container Sizes: #15

Sunset Garden Zones: 13, 16-17, 19-24, H1, H2

USDA Hardiness Zone: 13, 16-17, 19-24, H1, H2

A Bit More

Furcraea macdougallii is an evergreen, tree-like succulent from Mexico, known for huge blue-green rosettes and a massive flower spike with fragrant, creamy-white flowers. It attracts hummingbirds and bees and is deer resistant. Thrives in full sun and warm locations and is drought-tolerant. This is a dramatic, tree-like succulent prized for its architectural silhouette. Works well in xeriscaping, as a focal point, container planting, rock gardens, coastal gardens. Cold hardy to around 28°F.

A Bit More

Furcraea macdougallii is an evergreen, tree-like succulent from Mexico, known for huge blue-green rosettes and a massive flower spike with fragrant, creamy-white flowers. It attracts hummingbirds and bees and is deer resistant. Thrives in full sun and warm locations and is drought-tolerant. This is a dramatic, tree-like succulent prized for its architectural silhouette. Works well in xeriscaping, as a focal point, container planting, rock gardens, coastal gardens. Cold hardy to around 28°F.