Furcraea macdougalli

MacDougall's Century Plant

Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 10 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.