Agave

Many Agavas are cold hardy into the coastal regions of New York and New Jersey with good drainage and placement in a sunny location. Native to the American Southwest High Desert, these plants tolerate cold temperatures.

Location: Well drained soil in sun.

Hardiness: Most of our Agave varieties are hardy to about 0°F

Trailer load of 30-gal Agave Americas. This cultivar requires some protection at temperatures under 15°F.

Agave Harvardii and Agave Neo Mexicana in a North Carolina garden. These Agavas are hardy to around zero degrees.

Agave Harvardii blooming in landscaped North Carolina garden.

Yuccas

Several varieties of High Desert Yuccas do very well from the Coastal Northeast to the Southeastern States.

Location: Well drained soil in sun.

Hardiness: Most of our Agave varieties are hardy to about 0°F to -10°F.

20-year-old Yucca Rostrata selection at our North Carolina tree farm.

Spring 2007 Shipment of Yucca Rostrata at our North Carolina tree farm.

Cactus

Many cactii do well in the Southeastern United States if given full sun and good drainage. We have a wide selection of cactii for every landscaping need.

Location: Well drained soil in sun.

Hardiness: Most of our cactus varieties are hardy to about 0°F to -10°F.

Blooming Prickly Pear cactus.

Cholla

Cholla does well in the Eastern U.S. if provided well-drained soil and full sun.  It has beautiful pink blooms in the Spring. We have a wide selection of cactii for every landscaping need.

Location: Well drained soil in sun.

Hardiness: Most of our cactus varieties are hardy to about 0°F to -10°F.