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Yucca brevifolia

Joshua Tree

Plant photo of: Yucca brevifolia
Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This massive tree-like plant grows slowly to 30', but can reach 60' in nature. Develops a distinctive trunk to almost 3' wide. Leaves are short stiff and gray-green leaves. Older leaves persist on trunk pointing down. Thick, fleshy greenish white flowers appear late winter into spring. Accepts full sun. Very drought tolerant. Needs good drainage. Native to Arizona, California and Nevada

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Green, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.