Botanical Name: Hesperoyucca gloriosa
Common Name: Spanish dagger Type of Plant: monocot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, with several stems arising from a common swollen base to form a clump; each stem is sheathed with outwardly spreading stiff sword-like green leaves Height 6-15'(20') Spread 1/2 to equal Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil tolerates most; prefers well-draining loam Hardiness some frost (zones 7-9, 14-24); thrives in warm sun Morphology: Leaves sword-like, whorled, very stiff, 2-5' long, medium green, 2-3" wide, with stiff pointed tips Flowers white, 1" diameter, in 2-3' long erect panicles, late spring-summer Fruit a capsule: oval, 1-1/2"-2" long, leathery Propagation: seed or division of the clump Usage: a large accent shrub or small accent tree valued for distinctive form and foliage - excellent for tropical, desert or subtropical landscapes; used as a container plant or barrier Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak; is very drought-tolerant after established Fertilizing very little required Pruning thin out clump for dramatic form; head back if too tall Pests/Diseases root rot in wet clay soils Special Conditions Origin: Mexico Family: Agavaceae Notes: |
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