Water Needs
Light Needs
Common Name
Beaked Yucca
Scientific Name
Yucca rostrata
Botanical Pronunciation
YUK-ah roh-STRAY-tuh
Plant Type
Accent/Succulents
Deciduous / Evergreen
Evergreen
Special Features
Fire retardant
Blooms
Spring-Fall, Bear large clusters of white flowers
Growth Habit
Upright and round
Growth Rate
Slow-Moderate
Average Landscape Size
10' x 3'
Landscape Uses
Striking focal point
Care Information
The icy blue leaves are much less rigid than other yuccas making it a safer option near pathways or children. Though slow growing, beaked yucca will eventually develop a trunk and reach heights of 10' or more, so give it room. Mature specimens have a whimsical Dr. Seuss quality to them. Though many people prefer to prune up the lower leaves annually, there is really no reason to do so and may needlessly stress the plant. If you must trim it up, try to limit it to brown leaves.
