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Yucca faxoniana [Albuquerque]

Also Known As

Spanish Dagger [Albuquerque]

Plant type

tree, shrub, cactus / succulent

size

H: 16'
W: 12'

planting zones

6b-10b

Yucca faxoniana [Albuquerque] plant details

Yucca faxoniana [Albuquerque] is an evergreen cactus / succulent, shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Yucca faxoniana [Albuquerque]

Plant type: cactus / succulent, shrub or tree
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 FT wide, 16 FT tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: architectural, showy, spiky, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca faxoniana [Albuquerque]

USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another of the tough Yucca faxoniana, this one collected near Albuquerque, New Mexico with the same 3-4' rosettes of stiff, emerald-green leaves, each leaf adorned with symmetric, pearly cream to brown filifers. Quick to form full sized rosettes; slow to build a trunk that eventually reaches to 16' or more; and slow to branch. Fastest when given plenty of root room, free draining soil, and some supplemental water in very dry summer places. Excellent container plants. Prefer bright light. USDA zone 7 with some success in warm zone 6 with excellent drainage and protection from freezing winds.