Yucca aloifolia f. marginata (v)
A slow-growing rounded shrub or small tree about 8m tall, with a simple or sparsely branched stem bearing terminal rosettes of sharp-pointed, variegated dark green leaves, margined pale green and edged cream, with bell-shaped white or purple-tinged flowers to 4cm long in panicles about 45cm long, held above the foliage from summer to autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Cream Variegated | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White Purple | Green Cream Variegated | ||
Autumn | Green Cream Variegated | |||
Winter | Green Cream Variegated |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets (dogs, cats): Harmful if eaten - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Yucca can be evergreen perennials, shrubs or trees, with dense or loose rosettes of stiff, sword-shaped leaves and tall panicles of bell-shaped flowers
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in an unheated greenhouse in containers of peat-free multi-purpose compost in bright indirect light and keep just moist. Can be grown outside in the summer months in sun or part shade, water freely and use a general liquid fertiliser monthly from spring to summer. May be hardy in mild areas or inner city locations. See yucca cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate by seed, flowers may require hand-pollination to set seed; or remove rooted suckers
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required, remove spent flowering stems
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to Yucca leaf spot
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