Around 15 years ago I bought an Agave from Yucca Do. It was described in the catalog as a smaller version of A. bovicornuta. It grew to about 28' tall, maybe a little wider, and the inflorescence was around 10' tall. That was about three years ago, but I left the stump undisturbed, hoping that some offsets would develop. None did, but the crown eventually produced a couple of 3' tall flowering spikes, and I just sprouted a few seeds from those pods.
I was hoping someone might be able to offer suggestions based on the Yucca Do description.
Agave ID help - Yucca Do purchase (longshot)
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Re: Agave ID help - Yucca Do purchase (longshot)
That would be around the same time that Shady Oaks was selling TC plants. Bovicornuta was one of the species they were selling. I can't know this but perhaps Yuccado was selling such plants. Here's a link to the now defunct (as far as I know) company.
http://connectbiz.com/2001/09/shady-oaks-nursery/
Pics would help if you have them. My bovicornuta from this source has never bloomed.
http://connectbiz.com/2001/09/shady-oaks-nursery/
Pics would help if you have them. My bovicornuta from this source has never bloomed.
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Re: Agave ID help - Yucca Do purchase (longshot)
Perhaps the name you're looking for might be Agave cupreata.
YuccaDo's March 11, 2010 Agave cupreata page describes it as a "Dwarf Cowhorn".
YuccaDo's March 11, 2010 Agave cupreata page describes it as a "Dwarf Cowhorn".
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Re: Agave ID help - Yucca Do purchase (longshot)
Agave cupreata is very cold sensitive and might not withstand living in the ground in Phoenix. Mine had severe leaf damage in my greenhouse during a power outage last month when the temp droped to 25.2 deg.
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Re: Agave ID help - Yucca Do purchase (longshot)
I had a seed grown cupreata in the ground here in Goodyear, Az for about 5 years with no temp related issues, it was however protected by the canopy of a mesquite tree. It was ultimately removed when we lost the mequite to wind. I wouldn't mind growing a few more of them they are attractive. I think there is a photo of mine in the gallery.
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