Soaptree Yucca

Soaptree Yucca

One of the few large trunk forming yuccas that is very cold hardy, the Soaptree Yucca is a widespread species in the American Southwest where it is often seen as a low growing rosette but in time will develop a large trunk up to 15-20 feet tall! Very drought tolerant and cold hardy, it is an easy plant to grow so long as you have well draining in full sun.

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Latin Name: Yucca plata
Site and Soil: Full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile
Hardiness: Hardy to -10 F
Size at Maturity: 15-20 ft. in height by a few feet wide at maturity
Bloom Time: June-July
Pests & Diseases: None that we have seen
USDA Zone: 6a