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Yucca guatemalensis

Family Agavaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   11   RHS:   FT   EGF:   G2   Australia:   5  
Care Level
Height 6 - 9 m (20 - 30 ft)
Spread 40 - 65 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture very low to low, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description The tree Yucca guatemalensis (bluestem yucca) bears showy, pale yellow and fragrant blossoms during early summer to late summer. The showy matte foliage is medium green and greyish green in colour, coarse in texture and evergreen. Yucca guatemalensis (bluestem yucca) bears showy fruit. This plant has fissured bark. A specimen plant, Yucca guatemalensis (bluestem yucca) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, foundation, specimen, street planting and tropical.
Special Characteristics Yucca guatemalensis is tolerant of drought.
Cautions Thorns can make Yucca guatemalensis (bluestem yucca) difficult to handle and careful planning of its siting in the garden will reduce the risk of injuries to children or pets.