Yucca rostrata

Yucca rostrata Details

Yucca rostrata, commonly known as the Beaked Yucca or Blue Yucca, is a small tree is grown for its impressive foliage and flowering. It features blue-green, sharp-tipped, narrow leaves borne as a ball. A flower spike often rises above the foliage in summer to bear masses of pendulous, cream-coloured flowers. The combination of flowers and foliage is impressive. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 1.2 m wide, performing best when grown in full sun on a well-drained site. It will tolerate extended dry periods, moderate wind, and light frost. Yucca rostrata is commonly included in a mixed planting, maintained in a container, or grown as a specimen. This Yucca is a popular choice among landscape designers due to its architectural quality, hardiness, and aesthetic appeal.