Common Sotol

Scientific Name: Dasylirion wheeleri S. Watson

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Liliidae / Liliales / Liliaceae / Dasylirion Zucc./ Dasylirion wheeleri S. Watson

Common Sotol
General Information
Usda SymbolDAWH2
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubSubshrub,
Native LocationsDAWH2

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Common Sotol is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)27
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 ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum300
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum9.0
pH, Minimum6.6
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1200
Precipitation, Maximum14
Precipitation, Minimum6
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24
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 ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)15.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee10
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormSingle Crown
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Commercial AvailabilityContracting Only
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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

Common Sotol

Common Sotol

Common Sotol

Common Sotol

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