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Yucca elata


Soap Tree Yucca




Origin:  Southwestern North America and northern Mexico.
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Yucca
Species
elata
Category
Tropicals
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
Height
1.2 - 4.5 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMayJune
Growth
Slow
Habitat
Grasslands and mesas in desert areas.
Bark/Stem Description
Brown and cylindrical in shape.
Leaf Description
25-95 cm long and very slender green leaves.
Flower Description
30-55 mm long and creamy white.
Fruit Description
4-8 cm long and 2-4 cm broad fruit.
Notable Specimens
Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
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