Agave Americana Hybrid aff. Durangensis
Common Name: Agave Americana Hybrid
AgaveCalifornia Naturalized
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This Agave americana Hybrid (aff. durangensis) was developed in California and exhibits exceptional cold, heat, and drought tolerance. A large, slow-growing species that can reach 10–14 feet wide, it’s suited for dryland farming, fiber, biofuel, and aquamiel or pulque production. Its hybrid genetics offer semi-resistance to weevils and robust pup production, making it valuable both agriculturally and ornamentally.
Plant Details
- Type
- Agave
- Native Region
- Created in California (parent species: Agave americana × aff. durangensis)
- Mature Size
- Up to 10–14 ft wide, 6–10 ft tall
- Growth Rate
- Slow; 5-gallon plant may take 8–25 years to reach maturity
- Where Excelled
- Southern to Northern California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Nevada
- Watering
- Medium during establishment; extremely drought-tolerant once mature; high potential for dry farming
- Reproduction
- No bulbils formed naturally but can be induced. Produces 30–100 hijuelos per year once established
- Sugar Content
- High, typically 33–44 Brix under good cultivation
- Uses
- Aguamiel & pulque, Animal silage, Biofuels (bioethanol, biohydrogen, biomethane), Fiber (construction, paper, textiles), Syrups
- Available Sizes
- 3.5–7” pup, $4–6
- 1 pup, $6 + ~$10 shipping
- 5 pups, $25 + ~$10 shipping
- 10 pups, $45 (free shipping)
- 20 pups, $80 (free shipping)
- 40 pups, $140 (free shipping)
- 80 pups, $240 (free shipping, out of stock)
- Common Plagues
- Aphids – Low (mainly from overwatering). Weevil – Medium (semi-resistant hybrid; risk increases with poor watering practices)
- Climate Observations
- Established plants tolerate lows to 14°F and highs to 120°F+. Young plants: 20°F low, 110°F high; under one year: keep above 25°F and below 90–100°F. Tolerant of light frost, short snow events, and high winds. Thrives in poor soils with good drainage (clay, sand, or rocky). Best planted in fall–winter for strong root establishment.
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Safety Notice: Many agave and cactus species have sharp spines—please handle with care when unpacking and planting.