Soaptree Yucca
Yucca elata
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Succulent, perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Pollinators | Moths |
| Has Spines | Yes |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
12' × 4-10' |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flowering Season | May-July |
| Flower Color | White |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 0 °F |
| Leaf Description | Very long and narrow, forming a rosette at the top of the stem |
| Fruit | A dry capsule that stays on the stalk. |
| Longevity In years |
30 |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 1500-6000 ft. |
| Description | 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. |
