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.
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 |