About
A medium-sized evergreen shrub with usually a single stem, topped by a cluster of spine-tipped, stiff, glaucous-green leaves to 60cm in length. Panicles to 2m in height, of nodding, bell-shaped cream flowers in late summer.
About the genus
Yucca can be evergreen perennials, shrubs or trees, with dense or loose rosettes of stiff, sword-shaped leaves and tall panicles of bell-shaped flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants
Native toSE USA
ToxicitySkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling 19169,yucca-x-muelleri,Yucca _ muelleri,,A yucca hybrid forming a large rosette of stiff
Care notes
CultivationGrow outdoors in any well-drained soil in full sun. Flowers may require hand-pollination to set seed. Remove spent flowering stems. See yucca cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or remove rooted suckers
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids on flower spikes and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a leaf spot