Yucca utahensis McKelvey

Scientific Name: Yucca utahensis McKelvey


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Liliidae / Liliales / Agavaceae / Yucca L./ Yucca utahensis McKelvey

<i>Yucca utahensis</i> McKelvey
General Information
Usda SymbolYUUT2
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsYUUT2

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Yucca utahensis McKelvey is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-13
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum150
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum7.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim10
Precipitation, Maximum15
Precipitation, Minimum10
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)6
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)20.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee6
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormStoloniferous
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Seed per Pound15000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityField Collections Only
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Yucca utahensis</i> McKelvey

<i>Yucca utahensis</i> McKelvey

<i>Yucca utahensis</i> McKelvey

<i>Yucca utahensis</i> McKelvey

<i>Yucca utahensis</i> McKelvey

<i>Yucca utahensis</i> McKelvey

<i>Yucca utahensis</i> McKelvey

<i>Yucca utahensis</i> McKelvey

<i>Yucca utahensis</i> McKelvey

<i>Yucca utahensis</i> McKelvey

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