Yucca periculosa

Also Known As

Yucca baccata f. periculosa

Plant type

tree, cactus / succulent

size

H: 15'-25'
W: 6'-20'

planting zones

9a-11

Yucca periculosa plant details

Yucca periculosa is an evergreen cactus / succulent or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Yucca periculosa

Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: bonsai, caudex-forming, container plant, rosette-forming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca periculosa

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From semi-arid slopes at mid to high elevations in southern Mexico, this small tree, to 20' or so and eventually branching, forms multiple rosettes of blue-green leaves, with evenly spaced, small filifers and outward facing flowers. For sun, lean soil, and dry places but enjoys an occasional summer thunderstorm. Has been unusually tolerant of frost for its southern latitude habitat, being reliable to about 20 °F, USDA zone 9, and a bit lower if winter dry. Otherwise a particularly nice container plant for many years, appearing like bonsai with its swollen caudex of a trunk.