Botanical Name: Common Names:
Yucca elephantipes Carol Variegated Spineless Yucca, Giant Yucca,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting, Trees Upright
Description:
Bold sword like foliage makes this variegated evergreen tree perfect in pots as a statement or a valuable addition tropical or cottage gardens. Fast growing and tolerates cold and hot climates and salt spray. Very popular used to brighten courtyards, coastal settings and as an feature plant.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Mealy Bugs, Scale, Yellow Leaves
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Asparagaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Yellow, Variegated
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High