Yucca elephantipes

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Giant Yucca, Big Strap Yucca

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Jacobs

 

Description

This Yucca grows 15'-30' tall and 8' wide. It grows rapidly. Strap-like leaves are 4' long and usually bend slightly down, mid-way. It makes a bold silhouette.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Silhouette

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Foundation, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.