Yucca aloifolia
Spanish bayonet can reach heights of 5-20 feet. The trunk is armed with sharp pointed straplike leaves about 18 inches long. Native to the coastal areas. Grows well in full sun and soil that drains well.
White blooms appear on stalks in the summer months.
Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Evergreen Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Evergreen |
| Height |
6' - 10' |
| Spread |
1' - 4' |
| Shape |
Mounding |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Green |
| Flowering Season |
Summer |
| Flower Color |
White |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Dry: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage
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| Cold Hardiness Zone |
7 |
