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Beaucarnea gracilis
Also Known As
- Dasylirion gracile
- Nolina gracilis
- Nolina histrix
- Pony Tail Palm
- Sotolin
Plant type
tree
size
- H: 15'-20'
- W: 6'-8'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Beaucarnea gracilis plant details
Beaucarnea gracilis is a broadleaf evergreen tree with blue foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Beaucarnea gracilis
- Plant type: tree
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Beaucarnea gracilis
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Beaucarnea gracilis
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Beaucarnea for your garden
aka Beaucarnea oedipus, Nolina guatemalensis, Curly Nolina, Guatemala Ponytail Plant, Izote, Izote Macho, Izote Real, Red Ponytail
Plant Type
Tree, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 8'-15'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
aka Nolina recurvata, Elephant Foot, Ponytail Palm
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Beaucarnea hookeri, Calibanus caespitosus, Dasylirion caespitosum, Dasylirion hookeri, Mexican Boulder
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - bright shade
- low
aka Beaucarnea longifolia, Dasylirion longifolium, Roulinia karwinskiana, Yucca longifolia, Mexican Grass Tree, Oaxacan Tree Nolina
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 6'
Width: 6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - low
aka Ponytail Palm
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Palm / Cycad
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6'-20'
Width: 1'-8'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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