Thompson's Yucca
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Yucca thompsoniana
Common names include Thompson's Yucca, Big Bend Yucca, Soya, Palmita, and Trans-Pecos Yucca.
A slow-growing, wide trunk forming yucca that grows to 6-12' high with a tree-like trunk 5-8" in diameter. It eventually develops multiple heads. Very similar to Yucca Rostrata (Beaked Yucca), but with a slightly different growing habit. It has symmetrical, columnar rosettes of stiff, thin, greenish-blue leaves with fine teeth along the edges. The older foliage hangs down neatly like a coat around the trunk. In April through June, it produces 3'-5' flower stalks with dramatic, creamy white blossoms.
This yucca is native to limestone hills, rocky slopes and plains in southwestern Texas, southeastern New Mexico, and parts of northern Mexico.
This plant likes full sun and reflected heat. It grows in any soil, including rocky slopes that are dry and exposed, as long as it is well-draining. This species will transplant and root easily in a container or in the ground. The plant is drought-tolerant and cold hardy.
Height: 6'-12'
Spread: 6'
Bloom: April - June
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
Zone: 5 - 10
Origin: Texas, Mexico
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
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.
