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Yucca decipiens

Also Known As

  • Palm Soapwort

Plant type

tree, cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3'-30'
  • W: 4'-30'

planting zones

  • 9a-12

Yucca decipiens plant details

Yucca decipiens is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent or tree with green foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge. 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 decipiens

Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 30 FT - wide, 3 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring
Uses: xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca decipiens

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Yucca decipiens plant

How to Grow Yucca decipiens

  • 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

    • white
    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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