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Yucca - Baccata
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
4 - 9
HEIGHT
72 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer to Fall
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Dry, well-drained soils
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
About...
Banana Yucca (Yucca baccata) - Also called broadleaf Yucca. It is native native to the West and Southwestern U.S. The plant gets its common name from its fruit, which resembles bananas. It is more dwarf than other Yucca species growing 15 - 18 inches tall and 4 to 6 feet wide.MORE YUCCA OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
71F - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Lightly cover seed with quality soil
SOWING RATE
1 - 2 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
6 feet
Banana Yucca (Yucca baccata) - Also called broadleaf Yucca. It is native native to the West and Southwestern U.S. The plant gets its common name from its fruit, which resembles bananas. It is more dwarf than other Yucca species growing 15 - 18 inches tall and 4 to 6 feet wide. Banana Yucca is a has thick, stout olive-green leaves and big spikes of showy ivory flowers in late spring. It is very cold hardy and well-adapted for xeriscape landscaping where minimal water is required. Give it room, as it will form wide-spreading colonies of stems. The large, banana-like fruits are readily fed upon by songbirds that eat the sweet, fleshy skin surrounding the seeds. Flower spikes may rise 2 - 3 feet above the main plant.
Flowers are pollinated by the nocturnal desert yucca moth. Due to their intense heat tolerance, they are a good plant choice for areas with reflected heat; such as city medians, desert style commercial landscapes. Banana yuccas can also tolerate some part shade and are very drought tolerant once established. Plants will adapt to just about any soil type as long as it drains well. Minimal care is all that is necessary for this tough plant which is rarely bothered by pests and is generally not bothered at all by deer and rabbits. Much like cactus and succulents, fertilizer needs are low and overfeeding can actually cause damage. It is not too often you get a plant that is cold tolerant as well as h eat and drought tolerant, but that is exactly what you get with Yucca plants. Use in mass plantings or feature as a container plant for decor.
Common Questions
My yucca leaves are yellowing, and the stems are spongy, what is wrong?
In most situations, yellowing leaves indicate that the plant is receiving too much water. The central stem may begin to soften, which is a clear indication of overwatering. Yuccas should only be watered once the soil is nearly completely dry. It's best to avoid a strict watering schedule; instead, use your finger to check the soil's dryness. To help your plants cease watering and enhance drainage by transferring the plant to a pot with additional drainage holes or by using well-draining soil. Improve air circulation around the plant and ensure that the humidity levels nearby are not excessively high.
My plants leaves are curling, what do I do?
If you observe that your yucca leaves are curling, it may be a sign that the temperature is either too high or too low for the plant. Yuccas thrive in a temperature range of 45°F to 90°F. When exposed to temperature stress, the leaves may develop red spots and start to drop. To remedy this issue, relocate the plant to an area with a more suitable temperature. You should see improvement within the next couple of days.
Can I grow in containers?
Yes, yucca can do well in a container. Yuccas thrive when they are slightly pot-bound, provided they do not become too heavy to topple their containers. You can expect to wait two to three years before needing to repot. Repotting larger yucca plants can be quite challenging, but you can rejuvenate them by simply removing the top 2 inches of soil from the container and adding fresh potting soil. During a standard repotting process, you can lift the yucca from its container and increase its size by one pot, always ensuring you use fresh potting soil.
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