Beaucarnea Species, Mexican Boulder, Sacamecate

Beaucarneahookeri

Genus
Beaucarnea (bow-KAR-nee-uh)
Species
hookeri (HOOK-er-ee)
Synonym
Calibanus hookeri
Dasylirion hookeri
Nolina hookeri
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Kingman, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona

Bostonia, California

Glen Avon, California(2 reports)

Hayward, California

Los Angeles, California

Pedley, California(2 reports)

Rubidoux, California(2 reports)

Sunnyslope, California(2 reports)

Thousand Oaks, California

Valley Center, California

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

Hempstead, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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C
Scottsdale, AZ | January 2013 | positive

It does well in full sun and filtered light here in Scottsdale, Az. Slow growing, but great grass like foliage that adds a soft texture...Read More

B
Hayward, CA | July 2007 | positive

Actually looks attractive in real life with leaves that are blue green.
Very slow growing. Those with a Caudex that is furrowed m...Read More

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | May 2004 | neutral

Looks like a grass in the landscape. Great in a pot. Hidden in the foliage are the flowers. Male and female flowers are on separate plan...Read More

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | January 2004 | neutral

Basically on oddity that can look good if potted attractively. It is a caudex with grass coming out of it. Very slow growing and a 1' d...Read More

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