Yucca recurvifolia

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Spineless Yucca

 
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Information by:         Photographer: Jerry Sortomme

 

Description

This evergreen shrub is part of the agave family and reaches 6-10' tall. It has distinctive blue-gray leaves that bend sharply downward. It blooms with white flowers on 3-5' tall spikes in late spring and early summer. Leaf tips have spines but they bend and do not cause injury.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation systems at least once per month (or after each mowing).

Monitor each cycle to identify obvious problems and to confirm that all of the components are functioning properly.

Contact your water agency for assistance.