beaked tree yucca

 

scion of the chihuahuan desert, this cactus grows upon a stout + textured trunk to support a perfect sphere of stiff, blue-green leaves — in springtime, a spire of creamy white flowers emerge 

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\\ beaked tree yucca (YUTH)

\\ beaked tree yucca (YUTH)

plant details

beaked tree yucca

identification

latin name: Yucca thompsoniana

usda code: YUTH

alternative name(s): Big Bend yucca, Soyate, Palmita, Thompson’s yucc

classification

ecotopes class: cactus

ecological condition(s): sunny edgedesert bajada

size range: large – 4+ ft

habit: tree – succulent

leaf retention: evergreen

light requirement: full sun

color signature: stalk of white flowers

native range