Yucca baccata (Banana Yucca or Datil)
Botanical Information
| Family | Agavaceae |
| Genus | Yucca |
| Species | baccata |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Southwestern United States of America and Northwestern Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 120 - 180 cm |
| Spread | 3 m |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Works well as an accent plant in a desert garden. |
| Cultivation | Grows well in full-shade but can handle partial shade. |
| Habitat | Sandy and rocky areas of the desert. |
| Leaf Description | Long slender points with a rough texture. |
| Flower Description | 5 - 10 cm bell-shaped flowers that are white and sometimes reddish. |
| Fruit Description | 10 - 15 cm long and shaped like a banana. |
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