Yucca aloifolia
Spanish Bayonet
Description
This shrub becomes a large sprawling plant, reaching 10' tall and 10' wide. Growth is slow. Stiff dense leaves are medium green with sharp points; they reach 2.5' long and 2" wide. It tends to bloom when under drought stress situations. This variety is more tolerant of cold than Y. gloriosa. Cold weather can turn leaves purple. Leaf margins are smooth. Weevils can damage this plant.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Green, Purple, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.