Yucca
Family: Agavaceae
Botanical name and synonyms: Yucca species
Common Names: Yucca
Yuccas have drought tolerance and dramatic architectural forms that suit modern landscaping styles. However, some species have dangerous, needle-sharp tips. Fortunately, safer varieties are now available on the market in Queensland.
Yucca elephantipes has become very popular. The leaves have relatively soft tips. It can grow into a large shrub or tree if planted in the ground. Take a look at the specimen in the Spectacle Garden at Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane, next time you're there.
Where to buy Yuccas in Qld
General garden centres may sell some popular species. For a greater selection, or hard-to-find Yucca varieties, look for a specialist succulent and xeriphyte nursery.
See also: Succulents
More Links
The following links are for general information - some species or cultivars may be unavailable in Australia
Many of the links on the general Succulents page will also contain information about Yuccas.
Benny's Yucca Page - actually many pages of information and pictures covering many species. Denmark
Yuccas Backyard Gardener column, March 22, 2000. Arizona Cooperative Extension, University of Arizona
Yucca baileyi var. navajoa Includes some interesting notes on Yucca pollination. UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research, University of British Columbia, Canada
Yucca aloifolia Spanish bayonet. Encyclopedia of Stanford Trees, Shrubs & Vines
Yucca gloriosa Spanish Dagger, Mound-Lily Yucca. University of Florida, USA (PDF)
Yucca baccata Banana yucca. Arid Plant List, University of Arizona
Yucca elata Soaptree yucca. Arid Plant List, University of Arizona
Yucca filifera ( Y. australis) Tree Yucca. Encyclopedia of Stanford Trees, Shrubs & Vines
Yucca rigida Blue yucca. Arid Plant List, University of Arizona
Yucca rostrata Beaked Yucca. The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens, California USA
Yucca schottii Mountain Yucca. Encyclopedia of Stanford Trees, Shrubs & Vines
Possible Misspellings: Yuca, Yukka, Yucka, Yuka
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