Yucca faxoniana (carnerosana)
Faxon or Giant Dagger Yucca
Description
This upright, trunk-forming yucca slowly reaches 15' tall and 4' wide. Most individuals are single-trunked, although some can form clumps with trunks of different heights. This is a great specimen plant for any desert landscape. Spectacular creamy white, bell shaped flowers bloom in summer, on a terminal stalk that could be 3'-4' tall. Leaves are 3' long, stiff, with stout spines. Trunk is covered with dense thatch. Irrigate every 2-3 weeks after established, especially during the summer.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Leaf Season
Evergreen
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.