Dasylirion quadrangulatum

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Dasylirion quadrangulatum

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Dasylirion quadrangulatum
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Dasylirion quadrangulatum sending up a flower stalk  - Boyce Thompson Arboretum 20190313
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In Holland
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Also in Holland
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A reference to identify between Quadrangulatum and Longissimum based on leaf bases
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Wider leaf bases with “flaps” on Quadrangulatum
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John Fairey Garden
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Going to put this where it belongs. My biggest/oldest D. quad is setting to flower this year. Second time since I have owned it, 3rd time in its lifetime from the look of the trunk. Previously the bud started to form in high summer, rested over winter and continued the following spring, however it got damaged over winter by frost. This year I am hoping it will all be done before winter as it is much earlier.
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Slow progress.
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Today's pics from a different angle.
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What a specimen! Clearly it enjoys the South Essex riviera ;)

Like that Butia as well.
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The Dasy was a big buy - my most expensive plant purchase but the nursery made me a cheap enough deal I couldn't refuse.

I planted the Butia in 1997 - it was around the height of the top of the bricks. At that age by rights it should have an extra yard or so of trunk but it is a bit dry in this corner of the UK for growth to be very quick.
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Paul S wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:34 am At that age by rights it should have an extra yard or so of trunk but it is a bit dry in this corner of the UK for growth to be very quick.
If it was faster it would probably cast more shade over the dasy. Everything is as it's meant to be.
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True. I hadn't considered that but it is on the south side of the dasy.
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Slow progress during a spell of cold weather here.
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Not much taller but the side branches/buds are expanding
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Close to its apogee, spike is nice and fat and taking on russet hues.
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