Tree Yucca, St. Peter's Palm


Scientific Name: Yucca filifera Chabaud
Synonym: Yucca australis
Family: Agavaceae
Tree Yucca, St. Peter's Palm(Yucca filifera)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 8-12

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to below 10°F (-12°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Mexico

Growth Habits: Columnar rosette, up to 25 feet (7.5 m)

Watering Needs: Little to moderate water

Propagation: Seeds

The rosettes, 3 feet in diameter (90 cm), have blue-green leaves that are stiffer than Yucca filamentosa.
The species name "filifera" comes from the Latin for "bearing threads".

Blooming Habits:
The inflorescence is 4 to 6 feet long (1.2 to 1.8 m long) with creamy-white flowers


 

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