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Whipple's yucca survive winter in Santa Fe!

chris_sciarretta

17 years ago

For anyone who might be interested...

Last year I posted on the cacti and succulent forum, asking about Whipple's Yucca (Y. whipplei) hardiness. After researching the web, and finding promising info (some have been successful in Rhode Island) and discouraging info (some have been unsuccessful in Albuquerque), I decided to plant out two small (about 18 months old) individuals.

After a hard winter (in terms of snow, length of freezing temperatures) with several nights around -2F and many below 10F here in Santa Fe, both yucca plants have survived, with varying amounts of leaf burn. And, they're both putting out new leaves now, and unless we get down around zero suddenly, they should be fine. I'll get some pictures to post on this thread for anyone who's interested.

Chris

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Comments (2)

desertlvr
16 years ago
It'd would be great to see your photos. I have avoided planting them in Albuquerque, but I just put one in last Fall in Las Cruces area, where it did well and is putting out beautiful new growth. Hopefully it will get as beautiful as they do in habitat in San Diego county! Thanks. dl
desertlvr
16 years ago
How is your Y. whipplei doing this summer? Have they fully recovered?
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