Mountain Yucca
Yucca madrensis
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Succulents |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Moths |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
5-9' × 2-5' |
| Flowering Season | July-September |
| Flower Color | White |
| Minimum Temperature Range | -25 °F |
| Leaf Description | Sword like, stiff to flexuous |
| Fruit | Fleshy fruit with flat black seeds |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 4000-7000 ft. |
| Description | Mountain yucca is a common species in the Sky Islands of southeastern Arizona. This plant can be differentiated from banana yucca by its lack of fibers on the leaf margins and its large trunk which can reach up to about 9'. Mountain yucca can be grown in partial shade at lower elevations and it's cold hardiness makes it appropriate for cooler, high elevation gardens. Large bell shaped white flowers are moth pollinated. |
