Green Desert Spoon

Dasylirion acrotrichum, Asparagaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakTrellis

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Desert KurrajongBrachychiton gregorii

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Desert SennaSenna covesii

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Desert Bean TreeMaerua pseudopetalosa

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Three-leaf SumacRhus trilobata

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect HabitatPhysical Support

Texas paloverdeParkinsonia texana

Nitrogen FixationWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

spiny sennaSenna armata

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Socotrine AloeAloe perryi

Both are succulent rosette plants that may compete for water and soil resources

oriental fountain grassPennisetum orientale

Aggressive grass competing with desert succulents for water and nutrients

Uses

Functions

Fiber ProductionFood ProductionWindbreakErosion ControlArchitectural Element

Edible Parts

Flower StalksHeart

Medicinal Uses

DiureticAntiseptic

Common Questions

What zones does Green Desert Spoon grow in?

Green Desert Spoon grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Green Desert Spoon?

Good companions for Green Desert Spoon include Desert Kurrajong, Desert Senna, Desert Bean Tree, Three-leaf Sumac, Texas paloverde.

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