Dasylirion wheeleri Sotol (Agavaceae) Evergreen tree

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Dasylirion wheeleri
Sotol
Evergreen tree
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The Dasylirion wheeleri plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Arizona to Texas and Mexico. It is a member of the Agavaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sotol.

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Latin Name:  Dasylirion wheeleri
Common Name:  Sotol
Family:  Agavaceae
Author:  S.Wats.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry rocky hillsides of the upper desert area in Mexico.

Cultivation Notes: Requires a very well-drained soil in a sheltered sunny position[200]. This species is not very cold hardy, and is said to require a minimum winter temperature of 10°c[200], However, plants can survive outdoors in the very mildest areas of Britain if given some protection such as a south facing wall and a suitable soil[K]. Plants are sometimes used in sub-tropical bedding schemes in Britain.

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