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Newly planted Yuccas Okanagan valley British Columbia 6b

Post by Okanagan desert-palms » Wed Mar 23, 2011 1:39 pm

Here are some newly planted very root bound Yuccas. The Spanish dagger did quite a carving on my hands and arms. I`ve got to wait a few days to heal up before planting more :lol:
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Post by lucky1 » Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:13 pm

John,

What a beautiful bed already with just those few specimens.
The colour and texture variations are stunning.

BTW, you're supposed to wear a welder's helmet/aluminum gloves :lol: :lol:
Of course you were planting wearing a T-shirt in this weather.
Ouch!

Let me know if you need my chiropractor's phone number...
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Post by Okanagan desert-palms » Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:32 pm

LOL. Barb I was out planting those with shorts and no shirt hence the yucca armament casualty. I lost some blood from them on my arms and hands. Welders protection for sure next time :lol:


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Post by lucky1 » Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:41 pm

That's where 3% hydrogen peroxide comes in handy.
I got speared last year planting that now-dead big beauty yucca, nasty infection on one arm, maybe from bird poop?
Damn result: antibiotics!

These things are as deadly sharp as thorns on the CIDP.

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Post by DesertZone » Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:36 am

That sure looks nice John. 8)
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Post by TimMAz6 » Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:23 am

Hi John,

nice Yucca specimens....keep us posted on their progress. I'm really interested to see how the Y. aloifolia and Y. rigida will fair in your climate since your really pushing the limits if your zone USDA 6b/7a. We barely get below 0F each season and can't get them to survive in my climate.
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Post by lucky1 » Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:35 am

That featured spot in the circle at the end of your driveway is fabulous.
Spectacular greeting for visitors

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Post by Okanagan desert-palms » Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:49 am

Thanks for the comment Aaron. Tim I`ll be using a little extra heat and cover protection for the Y. aloifolia and Y. rigida x. Barb that whole circle will be filled with planted palms and yuccas this year. Should make quite a selling point for people coming to buy palms and yuccas here.

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Post by lucky1 » Thu Mar 24, 2011 9:08 am

That circle will be worth immeasurable advertising dollars... :happy6:
Would make a great pic for the website too.

And with the pruned-up Oak branches, there'll be dappled shade over that whole section of the driveway.
Just need a power cord for the cash register 8)

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Post by DesertZone » Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:55 am

Okanagan desert-palms wrote:Thanks for the comment Aaron. Tim I`ll be using a little extra heat and cover protection for the Y. aloifolia and Y. rigida x. Barb that whole circle will be filled with planted palms and yuccas this year. Should make quite a selling point for people coming to buy palms and yuccas here.

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Sounds like a place to see, if I ever feel the need to go north I would stop by your place. 8)
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Post by Okanagan desert-palms » Thu Mar 24, 2011 2:53 pm

Aaron you would be more than welcome. Of course you would have to bring up some Yuccas when you do :D Barb that Oak tree is what is going to anchor the winter protection.

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Post by Cameron_z6a_N.S. » Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:01 pm

Nice work! the aloifolia is great! I heard a rumour that there is one growing unprotected somewhere in Halifax.
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Post by hardyjim » Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:19 pm

Those look like some nice healthy specimens!!!!!


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Post by lucky1 » Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:33 pm

OK, HOLD THE PRESSES....

D R U M R O L L :headbang:

Look at what I found growing in Vernon today!
People stared as I took the pics...

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On 30th Street (across from police station) on the south corner towards the Service BC building.

Are those elata? or thompsoniana?

It's a five-storey apartment block, you can bet nobody covers them in winter!

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Post by DesertZone » Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:24 pm

They would be elata or they might even be a form of glauca. Tompsoniana has no filiferas. :D
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Post by DesertZone » Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:25 pm

Those are awesome, nice find. 8)
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Post by Okanagan desert-palms » Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:43 pm

That`s great seeing Y.elatas planted there Barb. I wonder where they got them from. They must have brought them in special delivery? That will be your favorite corner now.

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Post by Cowtown Palm Society » Thu Mar 24, 2011 10:22 pm

Those are lovely, indeed :shock: ! Where can I special order those :x ? :lol: . Cool!
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Post by TimMAz6 » Fri Mar 25, 2011 3:47 am

nice hydrant Barb!

Oh.......they Yuccas are nice too! We can confirm ID when they bloom.
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Post by DesertZone » Fri Mar 25, 2011 6:00 am

Okanagan desert-palms wrote:Aaron you would be more than welcome. Of course you would have to bring up some Yuccas when you do :D Barb that Oak tree is what is going to anchor the winter protection.

John
Thanks John. :D And yes I would bring up some yuccas. :wink:
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Post by lucky1 » Fri Mar 25, 2011 7:54 am

Thanks.
Thought glauca has a wider leaf?

Being an apartment block (versus a residence), will check with the manager.
He must know who maintains their outdoors.

Will get some shots when they flower.
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Post by Paul Ont » Fri Mar 25, 2011 8:39 am

I'm going to say 80% sure they are elata. There are, however, narrow leaved Y. glauca which look very similar.

As Tim said, once they bloom there will be no doubt!

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Post by lucky1 » Fri Mar 25, 2011 8:56 am

I'm sure impressed with their late winter condition.

They took -19C for a low :D :D although downtown is likely a few degrees warmer than my place in winter.

The exposed corner lot means they get nailed with winter winds and salt/snow from road clearing. :D
Plus, I didn't see any irrigation drip/spaghetti tubes!
Great news!

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