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Yucca Species, Palma China

Yuccadecipiens

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Genus

Yucca (YUK-uh)

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Species

decipiens (de-SIP-ee-enz)

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Synonym

Sarcoyucca decipiens

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Pink

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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palmbob

Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | neutral

Tall branching plant with 1-1.5' long, straight, stiff, sharp leaves (ending in a spine). Looks a bit like Yucca filifera only branches ...Read Morea lot more and more slender.

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