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California Native Plant

Yucca schidigera

Mohave Yucca

Plant photo of: Yucca schidigera
Information by: Mary Irish        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Trunk-forming yucca grows to 20' tall. Can sometimes form small clumps with branched trunks. Probably one of the most drought tolerant of yuccas, requiring only intermittent watering even in most arid climates. Dense clusters of purple-white flowers appear in spring followed by fleshy green fruit. Accepts full sun. Needs good drainage. Tough gray green leaves with curling fibers on edges and a sharp point at the end. Birds love seeds. Native to the Mojave Sonoran deserts.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green, Yellow Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.