Yucca elata (Soap Tree Yucca)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Yucca |
| Species | elata |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Southwestern North America and northern Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1.2 - 4.5 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Grasslands and mesas in desert areas. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Brown and cylindrical in shape. |
| Leaf Description | 25-95 cm long and very slender green leaves. |
| Flower Description | 30-55 mm long and creamy white. |
| Fruit Description | 4-8 cm long and 2-4 cm broad fruit. |
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