Common name: Marginata Agave
Botanical name: Agave angustifolia var. marginata

This succulent will form clumps about 4' across. It has light green and cream variegated leaves. The stiff leaves are about 1 1/2" wide with cream white stripes along the margins. In the low desert, filtered shade is best. It can also handle more water than most agaves. This tropical agave is native ot Costa Rica and Mexico.

Common name: Texas Ebony
Botanical name: Ebenopsis ebano

Slow growing evgreen tree to 20' x 15'. Dense shade and dark green leaves. Very thorny. Zig zag branching habit. Fragrant pale cream to yellow flowers spring. Rich green foliage color. Bark sunburns if tree is overpruned. Native to south Texas, and Mexico.