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