banana yucca
Also known as: blue yucca; datil; Spanish bayonet
a slow-growing, evergreen shrub to 1.6m tall usually seen in cultivation with a single crown of leaves; a small trunk may form as the plant ages. The blue-green, sword-shaped leaves 30-100cm long are tipped with a sharp point, curve inwards and edged with small threads. Spikes of creamy-white, bell-shaped flowers sometimes shaded purple-red are borne above the foliage in summer and may be followed by edible, banana-shaped fruit
Scientific classification
- Species
- banana yucca (Yucca baccata)
- Genus
- Yucca
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of banana yucca
Distribution map
Southwestern USA, New Mex.
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Culture
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Toxicity
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of banana yucca
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banana yucca care guide
- Water deeply only when soil fully dries, highly drought resistant foliage
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water deeply only when soil fully dries, highly drought resistant foliage
Fertilizing
FertilizingMinimal diluted low-nitrogen shrub feed once monthly spring season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required, but dead leaves and spent flower spikes can be removed to improve appearance
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or remove rooted suckers
Growing
GrowingGrow in very well drained soil in full sun; protect from excessive winter rainfall
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to leaf spot
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids on flower spikes and snails
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