Yucca (/ ˈjʌkə / YUCK-uh) is both the scientific name and common name for a genus native to North America from Panama to southern Canada. It contains 50 accepted species. In addition to yucca, …

Aug 13, 2023 · Yucca plants are famed for their large, spiky leaves growing on the top of long, thick woody stems. Many species of yucca plants are ideal ornamental plants for garden landscapes. …

2 days ago · Learn how to grow and care for yucca plants—tough, low-maintenance beauties that thrive indoors or out. Tips on planting, watering, and propagation.

4 days ago · Two species of yucca (Y. gigantea and Y. aloifolia) are popular, easy-to-grow houseplants. Learn how to successfully care for yucca indoors.

Jul 9, 2025 · Some varieties of Yucca plants can grow into tree-like forms, which is why they are often referred to as Yucca trees. These tree-like Yuccas have a tall, trunk-like stem with branches and …

Sentinels of the southwestern deserts, yuccas are extremely drought tolerant and store water in their trunks or bulbous bases. Their foliage grows in rosette form either at ground level or on stalks, trunks …

Yucca filifera (Tree Yucca) A real showstopper reaching up to 33 feet, this sculptural tree blazes with twisting branches capped by dense rosettes of rough, curved blue leaves.

Yucca brevifolia: Commonly known as Joshua tree, this is a slow-growing tree-like plant with twisted, spiky leaves that grow up to 30 feet (9 meters) tall. It is native to the Southwestern United States, …

Dec 29, 2024 · Yucca plants, which resemble agave or dragon plants, are native to the hottest, driest climates of the American Southwest, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The sword-like leaves of the yucca …

yucca, (genus Yucca), genus of about 40 species of succulent plants in the agave subfamily of the asparagus family (Asparagaceae), native to southern North America. Most species of yucca are …