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Thompson's Yucca
Yucca thompsoniana

Yucca thompsoniana is one of the smaller trunk growing yuccas topping out at about 6 feet. The stiff 12 inch long powder blue leaves have yellow margins and grow from multiple branches of three or more. Stalks bearing white flowers rise 3 to 5 feet above the plant in early spring. Plant in full sun and provide good drainage.

  • Plant type: Succulent
  • Maintenance level: Low
  • Water requirement: Low
  • Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun, Reflected Heat
  • Height range: 6–10 Feet
  • Width range: 4–8 Feet
  • Canopy value: 50 ft²
  • Growth rate: Slow
  • Seasonal habit: Evergreen
  • Flower color: White
  • Flower season: Spring
  • Fruit color: Brown
  • General foliage color: Green, Blue
  • Design style: Thorns/Spines
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: 15 °F
  • Soil preference: Sand, Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
  • Native location: Southwest Texas, Northern Mexico
  • PH preference: Alkaline/Basic, Neutral
  • USDA hardiness zone: 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b

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