Soaptree Yuca
Yucca elata
Asparagaceae, Agavaceae, Liliaceae · broadleaf · introduced
Quick Facts
Height
15 ft
Growth Rate
Moderate
Light
Full Sun
Soil
Well Drained
Water
Low
Hardiness
Zone Zones 7a–8b
Bloom Time
May 1-May 31
Origin
from west Texas to central New Mexico and central Arizona and northern Mexico; also found in small areas of southeast Nevade
Phenological Calendar
| Stage | Typical Window |
|---|---|
| New growth flush BBCH 11 | Feb 15-Mar 15 |
| Bloom start BBCH 61 | May 1-May 31 |
| Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69 | May 15-Jun 15 |
| Fruit/seed development BBCH 71 | Jun 1-Aug 31 |