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    Yucca aloifolia

    Also Known As

    • Spanish Bayonet

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 5'-25'
    • W: 3'-10'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Yucca aloifolia plant details

    Yucca aloifolia is an evergreen cactus / succulent, shrub or tree with blue foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Yucca aloifolia

    Plant type: cactus / succulent, shrub or tree
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 25 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca aloifolia

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The 2 1/2' sharply pointed leaves of this magnificent 5-20' yucca tree give it the common name of 'dagger plant', the fact that they somewhat resemble the leaves of aloe give them their species name of aloifolia. This wonderful native grows along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States. The 2' clusters of 4" showy, fragrant, white flowers have beautiful purple tinges and appear in summer. Eye-catching and remarkable purple succulent fruits follow which are edible raw or cooked. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Full Sun to Light Shade. Outdoor. White Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    One of the larger hardy Yucca, forming a trunk to 5-20 ft.... eventually. A great addition to the garden and fine in a container as well -- easy in both. Leaves are large, to 2 ft, sweeping, and sharply pointed. Mature plants produce spikes of white flowers tinged purple appear in early to mid summer. Full sun to half sun in well-drained soil. Easy. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Yucca aloifolia plant

    How to Grow Yucca aloifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    aka Adam's Needle, Color Guard Yucca

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' by Karl Gercens III
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    Yucca baccata

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    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-8'

    Width: 3'-8'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Yucca rostrata

    aka Beaked Yucca, Big Bend Yucca

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-15'

    Width: 3'-8'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Yucca rostrata form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Yucca linearifolia

    aka Yucca rostrata var. linearis, Linear Leaf Yucca

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Yucca linearifolia by plant lust
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    Yucca harrimaniae (nana)

    aka Yucca nana, Dwarf Yucca

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Yucca harrimaniae (nana) flower, form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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