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Nolina matapensis

Sonoran tree bear grass

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Information by: Mary Irish        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

An upright, treelike species growing a trunk 25' tall at maturity with 1-4 branches, each of which will be topped by a large, grasslike head. Great for use in low-maintenance landscapes, as well as around pools. It only grows 3"/year Individual plants need 5-6' to spread. Leaves are unarmed but sharp. Leaves 3' long and 1/2" wide and bright green. Will tolerate considerable frost. Native to the Sonoran Desert.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace damaged nozzles or heads with those identical to other heads on the same valve.

Mixing different types of heads on the same valve will create overly dry areas or overly wet areas.