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California Native Plant

Yucca brevifolia

Joshua Tree

Plant photo of: Yucca brevifolia
Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Slowly to 30', but can reach 60' in nature. Develops a distinctive trunk to almost 3' wide. Terminal clusters of stiff short gray green leaves. Older leaves persist on trunk pointing down. Thick, fleshy greenish white flowers to 1". Late winter into spring. Native to Arizona, California and Nevada @ 2-5000' on dry mesas and gravely slopes. Full sun. Drought resistant. Good drainage. Can be a massive treelike plant. Slow. Extremely drought tolerant.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Green, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

The best time of day to water is in the early morning when there is no wind or hot drying sun.