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Yucca elata IB253

Also Known As

  • Soaptree Yucca

Plant type

tree, cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 15'-25'
  • W: 5'-20'

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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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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