Yucca whipplei Torr. var. caespitosa M.E. Jones
Scientific Name: Yucca whipplei Torr. var. caespitosa M.E. Jones
Synonyms: Yucca californica Lemmon, Yucca graminifolia Alph. Wood, Yucca nitida C. Wright ex W. Watson, Yucca whipplei Torr., Yucca whipplei Torr. ssp. <i>caespitosa</i> (M.E. Jones) Haines, Yucca whipplei Torr. var. <i>caespitosa</i> M.E. Jones, Yucca whipplei Torr. ssp. <i>eremica</i> Epling & Haines, Yucca whipplei Torr. var. <i>graminifolia</i> (Alph. Wood) Trel., Yucca whipplei Torr. ssp. <i>intermedia</i> Haines, Yucca whipplei Torr. var. <i>intermedia</i> (Haines) J.M. Webber, Yucca whipplei Torr. ssp. <i>parishii</i> (M.E. Jones) Haines, Yucca whipplei Torr. ssp. <i>percursa</i> Haines, Yucca whipplei Torr. var. <i>parishii</i> M.E. Jones, Yucca whipplei Torr. var. <i>percursa</i> (Haines) J.M. Webber, Yucca whipplei Torr. var. <i>whipplei </i>
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Liliidae / Liliales / Agavaceae / Hesperoyucca (Engelm.) Ba/ Yucca whipplei Torr. var. caespitosa M.E. Jones
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | YUWHC2 |
| Group | Monocot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Forb/herbShrub, Subshrub, |
| Native Locations | YUWHC2 |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Yucca whipplei Torr. var. caespitosa M.E. Jones is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | None |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Fertility Requirement | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | Medium |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 200 |
| Hedge Tolerance | None |
| Moisture Use | Low |
| pH, Maximum | 8.5 |
| pH, Minimum | 6.4 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 2700 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 700 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 14 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 8 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 14 |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Shape and Orientation | Semi-Erect |
| Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
| C:N Ratio | High |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Gray-Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Porous |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Foliage Texture | Coarse |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Long |
| Leaf Retention | Yes |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 4.0 |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 3 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Form | Colonizing |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Brown |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | Slow |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Seedling Vigor | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
| Seed Spread Rate | Moderate |
| Seed per Pound | 27000 |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | Yes |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
| Propagated by Container | Yes |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Summer |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Commercial Availability | No Known Source |
| Bloom Period | Late Spring |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | Yes |
| Nursery Stock Product | Yes |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
