Soaptree Yucca
Yucca elata
Tip: leave dead leaves on soaptree yucca's trunk to avoid sunburn damage.
THE BASICS
Type: Succulent
Sun: Full sun
Hardiness: 0°F
Water: Very Low
Native to: Southwest U.S., Mexico
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Height: 10 feet
Mature Width: 4 feet
Mature Form: Treelike
FOLIAGE
Evergreen
Color: Pale green
Texture: Coarse
WILDLIFE
FLOWERS
Flower Color: White clusters on tall stalks
Season: spring
COMMENTS
Litter: Low
Thorns: Sharp tips
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Carol Ward
Photo Credit: Carol Ward
Photo Credit: Carol Ward
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert, Carol Ward, Carol Ward, Carol Ward