Yucca elata

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This Yucca growing 10'-30' tall with single or multiple heads. Can look a little rough, forms skirt of dead leaves on trunk. State flower of NM. Late in summer, flower stalk is tallest of yuccas. Flowers are cream white and lily-like. Thin, grass-like leaves w/ filamentous margins and teeth on undersides. Most yuccas have fibrous roots; this has taproot and very difficult to transplant. Widespread in AZ, S. UT, NM into W. TX 1500-6000' .Keep winter dry. Very cold hardy. Overgraze indicator.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.