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About Joshua Tree and Evergold Sedge


About Evergold Sedge and Joshua Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Cactus or Succulent, Tree   
Sedge or Rush   

Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico   
Japan   

Types
Not Available   
Narrow sedge   

Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas   
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest   

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10   
6-9   

AHS Heat Zone
12-7   
9-6   

Sunset Zone
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23   
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
610.00 cm   
99+
25.40 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
300.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Ivory   
Brown   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Light Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green   
Dark Green, Light Yellow   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green   
Dark Green, Light Yellow   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green   
Dark Green, Light Yellow   

Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Dark Green, Light Yellow   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Linear   
Long Linear   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Very Slow   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter   
Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought, Heat Tolerance   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Ample Water   

In Spring
Moderate   
Ample Water   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed   
organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Brown Spots, Red blotch   
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun   
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Insects, Mealybugs   

Allergy
Not Available   
Asthma   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls   
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Diuretic   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
Leaves   

Other Uses
Not Available   
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall   
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
YUCCA brevifolia   
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'   

Common Name
yucca palm tree yucca palm tree yucca   
Sedge   

In Hindi
Joshua Tree   
evergold Sedge   

In German
Joshua Tree   
Evergold Segge   

In French
Joshua Tree   
Evergold carex   

In Spanish
Árbol de Joshua   
Evergold juncia   

In Greek
Joshua Tree   
evergold σπαθόχορτο   

In Portuguese
Joshua Tree   
Evergold Sedge   

In Polish
Joshua Tree   
Evergold turzyca   

In Latin
Joshua ligno   
evergold Sedge   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Asparagales   
Poales   

Family
Agavaceae   
Cyperaceae   

Genus
Yucca   
Carex   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Cariceae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Cyperoideae   

Number of Species
50   
99+
2000   
9

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Properties of Joshua Tree and Evergold Sedge

Wondering what are the properties of Joshua Tree and Evergold Sedge? We provide you with everything About Joshua Tree and Evergold Sedge. Joshua Tree has thorns and Evergold Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Joshua Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Joshua Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available and Evergold Sedge has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Joshua Tree and Evergold Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Joshua Tree and Evergold Sedge

Season and care of Joshua Tree and Evergold Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Joshua Tree and Evergold Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Joshua Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand and for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Joshua Tree and Evergold Sedge Physical Information

Joshua Tree and Evergold Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Joshua Tree and Evergold Sedge are as follows:

Care of Joshua Tree and Evergold Sedge

Care of Joshua Tree and Evergold Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Joshua Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Evergold Sedge needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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