AGAVE FOURCROYDES

Botanical Name: Agave fourcroydes
Common Names: Green Agave, Agave de Cuerno
Mature Size: 4–6 feet (1.2–1.8 meters) in height, 4–5 feet (1.2–1.5 meters) in spread
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates rocky, sandy, and poor soils
Water Needs: Low; highly drought-tolerant once established
Foliage: Thick, bluish-green leaves with smooth margins and pronounced curves
Flowers: Tall flowering stalk (up to 15 feet / 4.5 meters) with yellowish-green blooms, emerging after several years
Growth Rate: Moderate

Uses:
Ornamental Plant: Agave fourcroydes is known for its elegant, symmetrical rosette form, making it a striking choice for xeriscapes, rock gardens, and contemporary landscape designs.
Xeriscaping: Ideal for water-efficient landscapes, this agave thrives in arid and semi-arid environments, requiring minimal water once established.
Agave Spirit Production: Cultivated in parts of Mexico, Agave fourcroydes is also used in the production of mezcal, contributing to the cultural heritage of agave spirits.

Benefits:
Drought Resistance: It excels in hot, dry environments and only requires minimal irrigation once it has established roots.
Low Maintenance: Highly resilient and pest-resistant, it requires little attention, needing only occasional leaf cleaning.
Ecological Value: Its towering flower stalks attract pollinators such as bats, bees, and hummingbirds.
Longevity and Structure: Provides long-term visual interest and structural beauty to dry landscapes, maintaining its sculptural form for many years.

Agave fourcroydes is a hardy and visually appealing succulent that thrives in arid climates. Its drought tolerance, cultural importance in mezcal production, and ornamental qualities make it a valuable addition to water-conscious gardens and landscape designs.