Banana Yucca
A rugged Southwestern native yucca with stiff, blue-green leaves edged in curling white fibers and distinctive banana-shaped fruits. Special Features Excellent drought tolerance; cold hardy; architectural foliage with decorative fibers; fleshy, banana-shaped fruits traditionally eaten cooked. Problems & Solutions Root and crown rot from excess moisture: improve drainage and avoid frequent irrigation. Leaf scorch in […]
Narrow Leaf Yucca
A compact, usually stemless yucca native to the Southwest, with very narrow, pointed leaves and curling white threads along the leaf margins. Special Features Fine-textured foliage with decorative white fibers; drought tolerant, cold hardy, and attractive to specialized yucca moth pollinators. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage and frequent watering can cause root or crown rot; […]