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Yucca 'Banana Split'

Spanish Dagger Yucca

Yucca 'Banana Split' is a striking evergreen yucca prized for its colourful variegated foliage with green centres and creamy yellow margins. Its bold architectural form makes it an outstanding feature for contemporary gardens, coastal landscapes, containers, and water wise plantings. Easy to grow in New Zealand conditions, this hardy plant provides year round colour, exceptional drought tolerance, and requires very little maintenance.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:1.00 m
Spread:1.00 m
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsSome
Growth rateMedium
Also known asSpanish Dagger Yucca
Sku15405

How to grow Yucca 'Banana Split' in NZ

Yucca 'Banana Split' grows best in full sun with well drained soil. Improve heavy soils with coarse sand or grit before planting and water regularly while establishing. Once established it is highly drought tolerant and only requires occasional watering during extended dry periods. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy new growth.

Yucca 'Banana Split' care tips

Yucca 'Banana Split' requires minimal maintenance. Remove old or damaged leaves from the base as required and avoid overwatering, especially during winter. Apply mulch around the plant without covering the crown and feed each spring to maintain vibrant foliage and vigorous growth.

Yucca 'Banana Split' size, spacing, and growth rate

Yucca 'Banana Split' typically grows 60 to 90 centimetres tall and 80 centimetres to 1.2 metres wide. Space plants around 1 metre apart to allow their architectural form to develop. Growth is moderate, forming an attractive clump over time.

Landscaping uses for Yucca 'Banana Split'

Yucca 'Banana Split' is ideal for feature planting, coastal gardens, gravel gardens, Mediterranean style landscapes, containers, and low maintenance gardens. Its colourful variegated foliage provides year round interest and contrasts beautifully with ornamental grasses, succulents, and flowering perennials.

Why buy Yucca 'Banana Split' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, supplying premium quality plants that are carefully grown for outstanding garden performance. Every Yucca 'Banana Split' is selected for health and vigour before dispatch so it arrives ready to thrive. Our experienced team provides expert advice, fast nationwide delivery, and dependable customer service.

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