Dasylirion leiophyllum
Green Desert Spoon
Description
This durable accent shrub prefers full sun and tolerates reflected heat. It develops a short, thick trunk while slowly reaching a mature size of 4' tall by 6' wide. Give it room, as the leaf margins are sharp. A greenish-yellow single erect flower stalk reaches 10' tall in the spring. Irrigate every 2-3 weeks after plant is established, especially during the summer.
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.