Yucca rostrata

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Yucca rostrata

Beaked Yucca

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

Blue leaves, tall narrow trunk, spectacular summer display of cream white flowers. One of the most attractive tree yuccas. Forms trunk 10'. Young usually unbranched; older a few. Narrow blue leaves up to 2' long and .5" wide with sharp term spine. Prefers full sun or very light shade and rocky well drained soil. Susceptible to grubs. Should be treated w/ Diazinon 2x yearly. Chihuahuan desert canyons & rocky slopes Old leaves persist. Slow growing.

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.