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Yucca gigantea
Also Known As
- Yucca elephantipes
- Yucca guatemalensis
- Curve Leaf Yucca
- Mound Lily Yucca
- Palm Lily
- Soft Tipped Yucca
- Spanish Dagger
- Weeping Yucca
Plant type
tree, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 15'-30'
- W: 6'-15'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Yucca gigantea plant details
Yucca gigantea is an evergreen cactus / succulent or tree with green foliage. In summer cream 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 gigantea
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca gigantea
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- 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
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Yucca gigantea plant
How to Grow Yucca gigantea
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
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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