Joshua Tree
Yucca brevifolia
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Succulents |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Pollinators | Tageticula moths |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
20'-50' × 10-30' |
| Flowering Season | February-May |
| Flower Color | White |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 0 °F |
| Leaf Description | Rigid, pointed, light green |
| Fruit | Dry capsule with thin black seeds |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 1300-5000 ft. |
| Description | One of the most well known and striking plants of the North American deserts. Joshua Tree looks ripped directly from a Dr. Seuss book, with stiff green leaves topping off irregularly growing branches. Best known as a California plant, this species occurs in western Arizona in areas with Mojave desert botanical affiliations. Appropriate for warm gardens throughout the western, central, and southern parts of Arizona. Plant in loose, well draining soil and water infrequently, but deeply. Joshua Tree does well on mounds. These plants will grow very slow but over time can form by far the most stunning specimen of any of the native Yuccas. Stalks of White flowers grace the 20+ ft. tall branches of mature Joshua Trees. |
