Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Green, Purple

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Background, Raised Planter

 

Special Uses

Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

An tree-like yucca grows to 20' tall with few branches. Leaves are thick dark green and 3' long. Flower spikes with creamy white flowers are up to 3' tall. Prefers full sun and well drained soil. The fruit is large and edible Native in the mountains of Sonora.

Frost tolerant to 25 F. Similar to Yucca torreyi.