Yucca whipplei Torr. var. intermedia (Haines) J.M. Webber

Scientific Name: Yucca whipplei Torr. var. intermedia (Haines) J.M. Webber


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Liliidae / Liliales / Agavaceae / Hesperoyucca (Engelm.) Ba/ Yucca whipplei Torr. var. intermedia (Haines) J.M. Webber

<i>Yucca whipplei</i> Torr. var. intermedia (Haines) J.M. Webber
General Information
Usda SymbolYUWHI2
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herbShrub, Subshrub,
Native LocationsYUWHI2

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Yucca whipplei Torr. var. intermedia (Haines) J.M. Webber.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)7
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum200
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum6.4
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim700
Precipitation, Maximum14
Precipitation, Minimum8
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGray-Green
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)4.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee3
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormColonizing
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound27000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
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 EndSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Yucca whipplei</i> Torr. var. intermedia (Haines) J.M. Webber

<i>Yucca whipplei</i> Torr. var. intermedia (Haines) J.M. Webber

<i>Yucca whipplei</i> Torr. var. intermedia (Haines) J.M. Webber

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