Plant Min Zone: 9a
Plant Max Zone: 11b
Sunlight: All Day Full Sun, Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade
Water / Rainfall: Very Low, Low, Average
Soil Quality: Poor, Average
Bloom Season: Insignificant
Flower Color: White
Berry / Fruit Color: None
Spring Foliage Color: Green, Bluish Green
Summer Foliage Color: Green, Bluish Green
Fall Foliage Color: Green, Bluish Green
Evergreen Foliage: Yes
Winter Interest: Yes
Scented Flowers: No
Drought Tolerance: High
Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low
Humidity Tolerance: Low, Medium, High
Wind Tolerance: High
Poor Soil Tolerance: Rocky Soils, Sandy Soils, Shallow Soils
Height: 3' - 20'
Width: 2' - 5'
Growth Rate: Medium
Service Life: N.A.
Maintenance Need: N.A.
Spreading Potential: N.A.
Yearly Trimming Tips: N.A.
Plant Grouping Size: N.A.
Best Side of House: N.A.
Extreme Planting Locations: N.A.
Ornamental Features: N.A.
Special Landscape Uses: N.A.
Possible Pest Problems: N.A.
Plant Limitations: N.A.
Green sword-like leaves from this yucca (Yucca elephantipes) make an excellent architectural statement. This yucca is native to Mexico and Guatamala but used as a patio plant in Kansas. Place in full sun to part sun with optional extra watering including that which comes from rainfall. Repotting may or may not be needed depending on how large you want the plant to grow; plants can continue to grow taller and tolerate extremely root-bound pots but may need wind bracing. Potted plants are hardy to at least 25 degrees F for a short time if kept dry so you are ok if you miss the first light frost. Do not allow the pot with rootball to freeze solid though. Move into a cold garage, basement, or bright window over the winter with occasional watering. As a winter house plant, it will look presentable all winter long with just a few waterings. Luckily monocarpic flowering will never occur in a potted yucca so you don't have to worry about death after flowering. Potted plants are very low maintenance needing only old leaves trimmed once per year.