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A Sparkling Mediterranean Garden with Aloe, Agave and Palms

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Garden ideas, Mediterranean garden, Water wise garden, agave americana, agave vilmoriana, Aloe marlothii, chitalpa tashkentensis, cordyline australis Red Star, cycas revolutas, punica granatum, washingtonia filifera
mediterranean Garden, Agave, Palm Tree, Pomegranate, Cycas, Sago Palm
Mediterranean Garden, Agave, Pomegranate, Palm tree

Quite colorful, this Mediterranean garden provides visual impact in the front yard of this California home. Low ground level plantings, under the ravishing canopies of Washingtonia filifera (California Falm Palm) and x Chitalpa tashkentensis (Chitalpa), include a remarkable selection of architectural agaves and aloes. Tall, spiky, dark burgundy Cordyline australis (Cabbage Tree) and low Cycas revoluta (Sago Palm) serve as focal points. The charming Punica granatum (Pomegranate) is an unexpected element that works well. Variety in foliage color and form is used to excellent effect.

Looking good all year-round, all these plants are drought tolerant.

Garden Information

Hardiness 9 - 11
Climate Zones 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Maintenance Low, Average
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Loam
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Drought
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden

Plants In This Garden

Cycas revoluta, Cycad, Cycad, Japanese Sago Palm, Cycas miquelii, Cycas sexseminifera, Drought tolerant tree AGM Award

Cycas revoluta (Sago Palm)

Very slow-growing and long-lived, award-winning Cycas revoluta (Sago Palm) is a palm-like evergreen perennial with a very attractive rosette of shiny, arching, pinnate leaves, up to 2-5 ft. long (60-150 cm), atop a rugged upright trunk. Each leaf is divided into many narrow, leathery, spiny-tipped, deep green leaflets adorned with revolute edges.

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Hardiness 9 - 11
Exposure Partial Sun
Height 3' - 10'
(90cm - 3m)
Spread 3' - 10'
(90cm - 3m)
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Agave Americana 'Mediopicta Alba', Century Plant 'Mediopicta Alba', American Aloe, Century Plant, Maguey, Flowering Aloe, Spiked Aloe, Variegated agave AGM Award

Agave americana 'Mediopicta Alba' (Century Plant)

Smaller than its giant cousin, Agave americana, ‘Mediopicta Alba’ (Century Plant) is an evergreen perennial forming splendid rosettes of thick, spiny-edged, gray-green leaves, each with a bright creamy-white central stripe. The fleshy leaves are armed with recurved spines along the edges and a long terminal spine.

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Hardiness 8 - 11
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Height 3' - 4'
(90cm - 120cm)
Spread 4' - 6'
(120cm - 180cm)
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Aloe marlothii, Mountain Aloe, Flat-flowered Aloe, Orange flowers, Succulents, Aloes, Drought tolerant plants, Spiny Aloe

Aloe marlothii (Mountain Aloe)

Adding a majestic presence to the garden, Aloe marlothii (Mountain Aloe) is a large evergreen succulent forming a dense rosette of fleshy, grayish green leaves, up to 5 ft. long (150 cm), with a broad base tapering to a sharp point. They are covered with reddish-brown spines along the edges and randomly on their upper and lower surfaces.

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Hardiness 9 - 12
Exposure Full Sun
Height 8' - 10'
(240cm - 3m)
Spread 4' - 6'
(120cm - 180cm)
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Agave vilmoriniana,Octopus Agave, Yellow flowers, drought tolerant plant, evergreen plant

Agave vilmoriniana (Octopus Agave)

Prized for its graceful foliage, Agave vilmoriniana (Octopus Agave) is an evergreen succulent perennial adding great interest in the landscape. It forms a solitary rosette of long, slender, gray-green leaves that arch and undulate, resembling the tentacles of an octopus. The toothless edges of the leaves curl inward, particularly around the tips.

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Hardiness 9 - 11
Exposure Full Sun
Height 3' - 4'
(90cm - 120cm)
Spread 5' - 6'
(150cm - 180cm)
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Aloe petricola, Stone Aloe, Yellow flowers, Succulents, Aloes, Drought tolerant plants

Aloe petricola (Stone Aloe)

Perfect for rocky areas, Aloe petricola (Stone Aloe) is an evergreen succulent forming a stemless solitary rosette of long blue-gray leaves with broad bases and narrow tips. The fleshy leaves curve inwards, giving a rounded appearance to the rosette. They feature scattered thorns on their upper and lower surfaces as well as sharp, brown teeth along their margins.

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Hardiness 9 - 11
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
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Aloe ferox, Cape Aloe, Bergaalwyn, Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Alligator Jaw Aloe,Orange flowers, Succulents, Aloes, Drought tolerant plants,Aloe candelabrum

Aloe ferox (Cape Aloe)

Native to South Africa, Aloe ferox (Cape Aloe) is a large and showy, evergreen succulent forming a dense rosette of blue-green, lance-shaped leaves, often flushed with rose, up to 3 ft. long (90 cm). Each leaf is adorned with dark brown spines along the edges and on the leaf surfaces, especially on the lower surface.

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Hardiness 9 - 12
Exposure Full Sun
Height 6' - 9'
(180cm - 270cm)
Spread 3' - 5'
(90cm - 150cm)
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Punica granatum, Pomegranate, Carthaginian Apple, Granada, Red Flowers, Fruit Shrub

Punica granatum (Pomegranate)

Punica granatum, commonly known as Pomegranate, is a multi-stemmed shrub valued for its decorative features and large edible fruit. Its slender branches are adorned with glossy, oblong leaves that emerge bronze in spring and transition to soft yellow-green or brilliant yellow in autumn. Vibrant scarlet funnel-shaped flowers bloom all summer at branch tips, followed by spherical reddish-brown fruits with leathery skin.

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Hardiness 7 - 10
Exposure Full Sun
Height 6' - 20'
(180cm - 6.1m)
Spread 4' - 15'
(120cm - 4.6m)
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Cordyline australis 'Red Star',Cabbage Palm 'Red Star', Cabbage Tree 'Red Star', New Zealand Cabbage Palm 'Red Star', New Zealand Dragon Plant 'Red Star', Palm Lily 'Red Star', Red Grass Palm, Red Cordyline

Cordyline australis 'Red Star' (Cabbage Tree)

Showy and vigorous, Cordyline australis ‘Red Star’ (Cabbage Palm) is a palm-like, sub-tropical tree with arching, sword-like, dark burgundy leaves. Adding drama year-round with its bold color and tropical look, this beautiful palm introduces substance to the garden.

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Hardiness 9 - 11
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Height 10' - 20'
(3m - 6.1m)
Spread 5' - 10'
(150cm - 3m)
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x Chitalpa tashkentensis, Chitalpa, Pink Flowers, Drought tolerant tree

x Chitalpa tashkentensis (Chitalpa)

Fast-growing, x Chitalpa tashkentensis (Chitalpa) is a small to medium-sized, deciduous tree adorned with a low, rounded, umbrella or vase shaped canopy of narrow, pointed, medium green leaves, 6 in. long (15 cm). From midsummer until early fall, ravishing conical panicles of 15-40 trumpet-shaped, pink to white flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), bloom dramatically at the branch tips.

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Hardiness 6 - 11
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Height 20' - 35'
(6.1m - 10.7m)
Spread 20' - 35'
(6.1m - 10.7m)
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Washingtonia filifera, California Fan Palm, Arizona Fan Palm, American Cotton Palm, Desert Fan Palm, Petticoat Palm, Drought tolerant tree AGM Award

Washingtonia filifera (California Fan Palm)

Washingtonia filifera (California Fan Palm) is a medium to large evergreen palm with a tree-like growth habit. It has a sturdy columnar trunk crowned by beautifully shaped, fan-like, waxy gray-green blades, up to 3-6 ft. long (90-180 cm).

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Hardiness 8 - 11
Exposure Full Sun
Height 40' - 60'
(12.2m - 18.3m)
Spread 10' - 20'
(3m - 6.1m)
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Aloe arborescens (Torch Aloe)
Aloe arborescens,Torch Aloe, Candelabra Aloe, Krantz Aloe, Tree Aloe, Mountain Bush Aloe, Aloe candelabra, Aloe milleri, Aloe natalensis, Aloe viridifolia, Orange flowers
Aloe arborescens (Torch Aloe)
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Phoenix canariensis (Canary Island Date Palm)
Phoenix canariensis, Canary Island Date Palm, Canary Date Palm, Slender Date Palm, Drought tolerant tree, Palm TreeAGM Award
Phoenix canariensis (Canary Island Date Palm)
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Agave victoriae-reginae (Queen Victoria Century Plant)
Agave victoriae-reginae,Queen Victoria Century Plant, Royal Agave, Agave Ferdinandi-Regis, Agave scabra × victoriae-reginae, Agave victoriae-reginae f. longifolia, Agave victoriae-reginae f. longispina, Agave victoriae-reginae var. nickelsiaeAGM Award
Agave victoriae-reginae (Queen Victoria Century Plant)
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Agave americana ‘Mediopicta Aurea’ (Century Plant)
Agave Americana 'Mediopicta Aurea', Century Plant 'Mediopicta Aurea', American Aloe, Century Plant, Maguey, Flowering Aloe, Spiked Aloe
Agave americana ‘Mediopicta Aurea’ (Century Plant)
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Garden Information

Hardiness 9 - 11
Climate Zones 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Maintenance Low, Average
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Loam
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Drought
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Mediterranean Garden
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Cordyline Aloe Agave Punica (Pomegranate)
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