Yucca elata IB253
Also Known As
- Soaptree Yucca
Plant type
tree, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 15'-25'
- W: 5'-20'
planting zones
- 5a-10b
Yucca elata IB253 plant details
Yucca elata IB253 is an evergreen cactus / succulent or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Yucca elata IB253
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 5 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca elata IB253
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A collection from a large specimen at 6,200' near Mountain Park, New Mexico. It should be pretty much similar to the collection IB227. DS.
Gardening facts about Yucca elata IB253 plant
How to Grow Yucca elata IB253
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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