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Yucca elata
Synonyms:

Common Name(s): Soaptree
Family: Agavaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 150
Temperature:
Precipitation: 10 to 16 (in.)
Winter Minimum: -13° (F)
Soil pH: 7 to 8.5
Soil Texture/Type: Sandy loams or poor sand soils
Soil Drainage: Very Well
Photoperiod Response:
Light Intensity:
Comments:
High drought, low salt tolerance. Pollinated by specific moth species. Desert-type species.
Diseases:
Cercospora, Anthrachose
Uses:
Animal Food - forage, Material - fiber
Woodiness:

Climate:

Geographical Origin:
Northern Mexico, South central USA, Southwestern USA
 
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