Yucca filamentosa

Found in hot, dry, sunny locations; large fleshy root produces large white flower cluster 5 feet tall.

Yucca filamentosa

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Common Name yucca
Landscape Zone LZ2
Firewise Rating AT RISK Firewise (3)
Urban Use High
Invasive Yes
Native Yes
Utility Use Yes
Ladder Potential without Pruning No
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 9
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Medium
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance High
Pest Resistance High
Growth Rate Fast
Plant Form Vase
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 2
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 0.6
Trunk Size Single,
Bark Shreddy
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Evergreen
Leaf Color Green Yellow & Green; Green & White
Leaf Type Blade
Leaf Characteristics Waxy-open

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