Yucca torreyi |
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Torrey Yucca |
Description
This dramatic, clumping yucca grows slowly to 10', but can eventually reach 24' tall. Leaves are dark green to blue-green with sharp, pointed ends. Succulent white flowers are abundant on terminal spikes in spring. It is drought tolerant but needs good drainage. It is tree like and has a rigid spiky asymmetrical appearance. Native to Texas and New Mexico into Mexico.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Blue Green, Yellow Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.