Yucca elata
Soaptree Yucca
Description
Evergreen treelike yucca grows at a moderate rate to 10' x 4'. Clumps will typically have 5-20 rosettes of pale green leaves. Leaves have sharp tips. White clusters of flowers appear on tall stalks in the late spring. Accepts full sun. Leave dead leaves on trunk to avoid sunburn damage. Very frost tolerant. Native to the southwest U.S. and Mexico.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask for low water use plants at your local nursery.