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Mojave Yucca
Yucca schidigera

One of the most drought tolerant Yuccas, trunk forming with long stiff yellow-green leaves that have sharp terminal tips and coarse fibrous filaments at the edges.. Attractive lavender tinged white flowers in the spring, develops fleshy green fruits enjoyed by wildlife and Native Americans. Easily accepts full or reflected sun, provide excellent drainage. Collected plants must be tagged and have proper permits to be legal.

  • Plant type: Native, Succulent
  • Maintenance level: Low
  • Water requirement: Low
  • Sun exposure: Full, Reflected Heat
  • Height range: 4–8 Feet
  • Width range: 4–8 Feet
  • Growth rate: Slow
  • Seasonal habit: Evergreen
  • Flower color: White, Purple
  • Flower season: Spring
  • Fruit color: Green
  • Fruit season: Summer, Autumn
  • General foliage color: Yellow, Green
  • Design style: Thorns/Spines
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: 12 °F
  • Soil preference: Sand, Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
  • Canopy value: 50 ft²
  • Native location: Mojave Desert - Southern California, Northwest Arizona, Southern Nevada and Northern Mexico.
  • PH preference: Alkaline/Basic, Neutral
  • Sunset zones: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  • USDA hardiness zone: 7a, 7b

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