Florida Native:	No
Special interest:	Fibrous mat on trunk
Growth Rate:	Slow
Height at Maturity:	10'
Width at Maturity:	10'
Grow Space:	Small, under OHU
Soil Requirements:	Well-drained
Cold Hardiness:	Hardy
Evergreen/Deciduous:	Evergreen
Salt Tolerance:	Moderate
Drought Tolerance:	High
Comments:	Extremely cold and drought tolerant. Spines are alimiting factor in some landscapes. One of the best choices for small spaces or landscapes. Usually has clumping habit but is earlier to keep as a single or two to three stemmed plant. Tolerant of poor sites and is not limited by elemental deficiencies that are often found in our soils. Silver-leaf variety is now available.
Uses:	Specimen, buffer
Maintenance:	$