Overview
Yucca carnerosana is a clump-forming, columnar upright trees in the genus Yucca, part of the Asparagaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Yucca carnerosana grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, houseplants, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Yucca carnerosana, commonly known as giant Spanish dagger, is a clump-forming tree with a columnar upright habit. As an evergreen member of the Yucca genus, it features rigid, sword-like foliage arranged in rosettes and produces tall clusters of bell-shaped flowers in spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade and is hardy to UK zone H5. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including city, coastal, and Mediterranean-style gardens, it prefers south- or east-facing aspects and can tolerate a range of soil types and pH levels.
About the genus
Yucca is both the scientific name and common name for a genus native to North America from Panama to southern Canada. It contains 50 accepted species. In addition to yucca, they are also known as Adam's needle or Spanish-bayonet.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Yucca
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Yucca carnerosana size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Houseplants, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Yucca carnerosana
- Propagation
- Seed, Offsets
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Yucca carnerosana?
Yucca carnerosana prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Yucca carnerosana need?
Yucca carnerosana is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Yucca carnerosana hardy in the UK?
Yucca carnerosana has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Yucca carnerosana?
Seed, Offsets.
More in the Yucca genus
- Yucca elatasoap tree
- Yucca filamentosaneedle palm
- Yucca filamentosa 'Elegantissima'Adam's Needle
- Yucca filamentosa 'Excalibur'
- Yucca filamentosa 'Rosenglocke'Adam's Needle
- Yucca filamentosa 'Schneefichte'Adam's needle 'Schneefichte'
- Yucca filamentosa 'Variegata'Variegated Adam's Needle
- Yucca filamentosa var. concavaneedle palm
