Dasylirion acrotriche |
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Green Desert Spoon Sotol |
Description
Durable accent, Full sun, Tolerates reflected heat. Develops short, thick trunk while reaching mature size 6' tall by 5' wide. Give room, as spiny leaf margins are sharp. Resembles D. wheeleri but acid green and faster. Bloom stalk to 10' The leaves terminate into a wisp of figers. Native in north central Mexico.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Green, Yellow Green
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
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Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
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Water Saving Tip:
Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.