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With all the wind that blew through today, alot of leaves got stuck in my yucca elata. I can't decide if this would increase or decrease its chance of survival. On the one hand, leaves insulate. On the other hand, it could trap moisture in the crown. Anyone know if it would be better to leave them or not?
Jeff
Posted : 17/11/2013 3:51 pm
I tend to remove the leaves from my elata.......but on the other hand I've never had any rot issues with my elata either and we get 4" of precipitation every month here......we are only zone 6b
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Posted : 21/11/2013 12:43 pm
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Ok thanks Tim.
Jeff
Posted : 21/11/2013 10:38 pm
If you do want to remove the leaves, save your fingers/bandaids...I use a shop vac.
Works like a charm unless leaves are huge.
Barb
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If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.
Posted : 22/11/2013 12:56 am
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That's great advice Barb. I can't tell you how many nasty pokes that thing has given me. 😥
Jeff
Posted : 24/11/2013 6:02 pm
elata is nothing compared to aloifolia! those spines are super sharp and rigid.......ouch! 8)
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Posted : 24/11/2013 8:53 pm
Yes, folks, we can have a bandaid show-n-tell contest next year
:angryfire:
Wonder if Band-Aid is listed on the NYSE...
Barb
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If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.
Posted : 24/11/2013 9:46 pm
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elata is nothing compared to aloifolia! those spines are super sharp and rigid.......ouch! 8)
very true! 😀
Jeff
Posted : 24/11/2013 10:02 pm
