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Nolina Species, Sonoran Tree Bear Grass, Tuya

Nolinamatapensis

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Genus

Nolina (no-LEE-na)

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Species

matapensis (mat-uh-PEN-sis)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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palmbob

Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | December 2003 | neutral

From the high mountains of Mexican desert areas (Sonora). Needs well drained soil.

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