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| COLD HARDY
PLANTS Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants |
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Yucca baileyi v intermedia |
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of plants tested: 1 Size of plant tested: 1st year seedlings which had leaves to 6" by November 1999. 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 July 1999. Winter protection: None. Microclimate: Planted in a warm microclimate about 3 feet off a south facing wall. Temperature: refer to 1999-2003 winters on this chart Findings: the plant did fine. |
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July 28, 2003 - Here's a photo showing the 5 year old yucca grown from seed. It has not flowered to date. The leaves tend to brown out prematurely here in Rhode Island due to all the moisture. This is a common problem with many forms of angustissima, harrimaniae, and brevifolia. |
