Yucca rostrata 'Blue Velvet'
Blue Velvet Yucca
Description
This Yucca has blue leaves, a tall narrow trunk, and a spectacular summer display of cream white flowers. It is one of the most attractive tree Yuccas. Blue Velvet grows to about 12-15 ft. and 10 ft. wide at maturity. The young are usually unbranched; the older have a few branches. Narrow blue leaves can grow up to 2' long and .5" wide with a sharp term spine. This Yucca prefers full sun or very light shade and rocky, well drained soil. It is susceptible to grubs.Old leaves persist.
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
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