Yucca grandiflora
Sahuiliqui
Description
An tree-like yucca grows to 20' tall with few branches. Leaves are thick dark green and 3' long. Flower spikes with creamy white flowers are up to 3' tall. Prefers full sun and well drained soil. The fruit is large and edible Native in the mountains of Sonora.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.