Yucca Rostrata

Yucca Rostrata

Scientific Name: Yucca rostrata

Description:

• Type: Evergreen, architectural tree-like yucca
• Height: Typically grows 10-15 feet tall, with a spread of about 4-6 feet
• Leaves: Narrow, stiff, bluish-green to silvery-gray leaves arranged in a dense, spherical rosette; edges are smooth or finely toothed
• Flowers: Produces tall, showy flower spikes with clusters of creamy white, bell-shaped flowers in late spring to summer
• Growth Speed: Slow-growing but highly resilient once established

Growing Conditions:

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun and tolerates light shade
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy or rocky soils; tolerates poor, alkaline, or dry soils
• Watering: Extremely drought-tolerant; requires little water once established
• Temperature: Hardy in USDA zones 5-11; tolerates extreme heat and cold, down to -10°F (-23°C)
• Humidity: Prefers dry climates but can tolerate some humidity
• Hardiness: Very resilient, handling drought, poor soil, and extreme temperatures well

Special Features:

• A striking architectural plant with a unique, symmetrical silhouette
• Low-maintenance and ideal for xeriscaping or desert-style gardens