Thompson's Yucca
Yucca Thompsoniana
Overview
Thompson's Yucca (Yucca thompsoniana) is a striking, evergreen succulent. It sports a hardy trunk up to 10 feet tall, with a 6-foot spread. This desert native features silver-blue leaves, reaching 2-3 feet, radiating in a rosette. Late spring blooms produce cream-white flowers on 3-foot stalks. Drought-tolerant and sun-loving, it's perfect for xeriscapes, adding vertical interest and low-maintenance appeal. USDA Zones 5-11.
Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 5–11Type Shrub, TreeClimate Arid
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 5–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub, Tree
- Family
- Agavaceae
- Climate
- Arid
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