Dasylirion acrotriche

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Green Desert Spoon or Sotol

 
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

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 fingers. Native in north central Mexico.

 

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Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

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Leaf Color

Green, Yellow Green

 

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Water Saving Tip:

Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.

Give your plants a chance to breathe.

Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.