15-18" tall x 18-24" wide, (seed propagated). Mora Co., NM. Seed for our plants of this species are collected in northeastern New Mexico from a population of smaller, more compact plants. The stiff, dark green leaves are very thick and substantial, almost like a narrow leaf Agave. The sturdy flower spikes peak up just above the top of the foliage with large ivory colored flowers. Huge fruit resembling bananas ripen in late summer. Birds love to peck the sweet fruits as food. Very cold hardy. Compact growth to 15-18". Zones 4-9. 3" deep Standard pot.