Soaptree yucca

Yucca elata

This yucca is more common in the Chihuahuan Desert, but it does well at higher elevations in the Sonoran Desert. It can grow quite tall and it may form branches. When conditions are good it puts on a flowering stalk with many large, white, waxy flowers.

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Details & Attributes

Plant Type(s)	Shrub, Tree
Longevity	30 (in years)
Size In relative feet, width by height	4 X 12
Description	Very long and narrow, forming a rosette at the top of the setm
Flower Color	White
Fruit	A dry capsule that stays on the stalk.
Sun	Full
Spines or Thornes	Yes
Water Needs	Low