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| COLD HARDY
PLANTS Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants |
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Yucca baccata (Rio Rancho, NM) |
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of plants tested: 5 Size of plant tested: 1st year seedlings which had leaves to 4" by November 2000. Soil texture: loam, a little sand was incorporated in the top 3" of the loam. When planted: the seedling were planted in the ground in June 2000. Winter protection: None. Microclimate: Planted in a cold microclimate. No sun from mid Nov. early Feb. One plant had no sun from early Nov. through mid March. Temperature: refer to 2000-2001 winter on this chart Findings: all the plants appear fine although the one plant in the shadier area has 90% leaf burn. One of the best performing Yuccas in this years test. |
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September 4, 2000 - Here are two seedlings which were started in May 2000. |
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April 4, 2001 - The low temperature without snow cover has been 4F. We had approximately 50"+ of snow this year including a late 5-6" snow storm during the last week of March. The first 7 days of March had high temperatures 32F or lower (record). |
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March 8, 2003 - here's a Yucca baccata (left plant) during snow melt in March. The ground is frozen still and snow melt prevents the water from seeping into the ground. |
