Growing Yucca elephantipes in a Northern climate
880 views · Published 27 July 2018 · 1:47 · Indexed 20 September 2026
Channel: BananaJSSI · 2018 · Entertainment
Yucca elephantipes, commonly called spineless yucca or giant yucca, is native to Mexico where it may grow somewhat tree-like to 30 feet tall with a trunk that thickens and roughens with age. This is considered to be the tallest of the yuccas. It lacks spines typical of most yuccas hence the common name. Plants may be grown in the ground in landscapes in the U.S. only in Zones 9 and above. Plants feature narrow, sword-shaped, blue-green leaves (to 3” wide) that may reach as much as 4 feet in length on mature plants. Leaves appear in spiral rosettes. White flowers appear on stalks above the foliage in spring or summer. Container plants grow much smaller, however, and often will not produce any flowers.
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