Banana Yucca
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Yucca baccata
Yucca baccata, also known as banana yucca, grows in spiky clusters with lance-like leaves. Large white flower stalks emerge in summer. This low-maintenance plant, native to the West and Southwestern U.S., adds great texture to the landscape. Its flowers ripen to produce edible fruit often enjoyed by local birds. The plant gets its common name from its fruit, which resembles bananas. Flowers are pollinated by the nocturnal desert yucca moth.
Due to their intense heat tolerance, banana yuccas are an excellent choice for areas with reflected heat, such as city medians and desert-style commercial landscapes. They can also tolerate some shade and are highly drought-tolerant once established. These plants will adapt to just about any well-draining soil type. Minimal care is necessary for this tough plant, which is rarely bothered by pests and is generally resistant to foraging deer and rabbits. Like cactus and succulents, banana yuccas require low fertilizer, and overfeeding can cause damage. Blend this cold- and heat-hardy succulent into perennial gardens, use it in mass plantings, or feature it as a container plant.
Height:'2'-3'
Spread:'2'-3'
Bloom: Summer
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Texas, West and Southwest U.S.
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
