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| COLD HARDY
PLANTS Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants |
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Yucca baileyi |
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of plants tested: 10 Size of plant tested: 1st year seedlings which had leaves to 6" by November 2000. Soil texture: loam, a little sand was incorporated in the top 3" of the loam. When planted: the seedlings were planted in the ground in June 2000. Winter protection: None. Microclimate: Planted in a cold microclimate. No sun from late Nov. through early Feb. Temperature: refer to 2000-2001 winter on this chart Findings: 1 plant pulled in February, 2 plants were 50-80% burnt, the rest were 0-20% burnt. Overall, baileyi is a pretty hardy species. |
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September 4, 2000 - Here are some seedlings which were started in May 2000. |
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February 4, 2001 - The low temperature without snow cover this winter was 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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April 4, 2001 - Here are two of the plants after the winter. |
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October 1, 2001 - Here are two plants in the fall of 2001. This was a very slow growing species. |
