Creosote near Isleta/Albuquerque
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Cultivating Larrea tridentata (creosote)
Comments (4)Well, people either love it or hate it I suppose (count me in the former). Even if you dislike the plant's appearance or smell, you have to respect it for it's sheer tenacity. It can survive severe drought and extreme heat and cold, and for long periods of time to boot. It is also believed to be a very long lived plant, living perhaps thousands of years. I too have heard that creosote secretes a certain chemical into the soil which prevents other plants from growing underneath it or near it. This probably explains why in some places there are literally miles and miles of almost nothing but creosote. cd...See MoreOlive trees in NM?
Comments (24)Sorry about the delay in my reply- I just started school and have been a little busy- I am at work now and just realized that my old name is on here- cool- I thought I lost it! Anyhow- I am James and Albuquerque palm guy- Thanks for the encouragement. I have been working slowly but surely at it-it takes alot of time, something that is scarce nowadays. The palms have been in the ground for a year and 4 months- so they are in their establishment period. They are doing pretty well. I planted 4 large ones in the back- I got them in Southern NM- La Union. one is a weekling though- i cant figure out why- it seems a little stunted. When I purchased it the guy said if it dies to give him a call- so Im not sure if it is going to make it or not. The trunk seems to be a little sturdier (Im guessing root growth is stablizing it) than when I planted it. I sure hope it isn't weevils. The others are good- I have 2(3) filiferas and a filibusta. The filibusta thus far has been the fastest of them all. The crown is pretty open and the leaves are on really long stalks- its pretty cool looking. The center spear is pretty thick too- its gotta be 4 foot long. It has really grown fast. I cant wait to see how fast it will do next season. I dont know if I will protect them or not this winter- maybe just keep an eye on the weather and if it goes below 15- throw a tarp on them. Have you gone to check out the Olive? I should go snap a picture of it. James...See MoreGarden Climates-Microclimates: NM, El Paso
Comments (26)palmobsession 8 ---- wow, I can't believe you resurrected this old thread! I chuckled at some of the vehemence when I read this way back when it was first posted in '05. I do agree with you. While I love the native flora of my state, in zone 8 southern NM, I relish the drought tolerant, cold hardy palm species that I grow here. I recycle what I can, try to avoid being wasteful, etc., but I won't cave to the 'plant nazis'. I cherish having a colorful, visually interesting garden which is an eclectic mix of textures and geographically diverse plants. Most are xeric or at least moderately drought tolerant, local species or from South America, North Africa, and even Australia. I water mainly with drip irrigation and only as needed. Some get no more than one or two supplemental waterings a year, existing on what nature provides. My garden is an obsession if not a sweet addiction. Maybe its style looks a little like "So Cal meets the Chihuahuan Desert". It's not for everyone, but I didn't plant it for everyone. Anyway, I enjoyed your anger over the discussions people had. Cheers. dl...See MoreAlbuquerque's Big-I landscaping project
Comments (3)Hi adb_abq I don't know much about Eastern Redbud, but it doesn't sound very xeric. I'm glad that they're finally doing something to make the Big-I look better. I agree with you on Yucca elata. A few other plants they should use (IMO): Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) Screwbean Mesquite (Prosopis pubescens) Apache Plume (Fallugia paradoxa) Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis) Desert Olive (Forestiera neomexicana) Soapweed Yucca (Yucca glauca) Banana Yucca (Yucca baccata) Palmer Agave (Agave Palmeri) Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia santa-rita) Creosote Bush (Larrea tridentata) Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens)...See MoreUser
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