Yucca baccata

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Banana or Blue Yucca, Datil

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This clump-forming Yucca can also grow a small trunk up to 8' tall. Clumps will typically have 5-20 rosettes, although rare specimens can have as many as 70. Fruit is edible and banana shaped, 5" long and 2" wide. Flower spikes are often partially enclosed in the leaves from March to April. Leaves are stiff, bluish green, 1.5"-2" wide and 2' long. This is one of the toughest plants, with a coarse appearance. It needs full sun and well drained sites.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Width Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Purple, White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Green, Purple

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.