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Banana Yucca
Yucca baccata
Banana Yucca
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Strap leaves to 3 feet long are very rigid, upright and sharp pointed. Not people friendly. Flowers on spike held 2-3ft above main clump; bell-shaped flowers usually white or greenish, sometimes reddish; bloom early to mid spring.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Banana Yucca get?
About 6' tall and 10' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Banana Yucca need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Banana Yucca need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Banana Yucca grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Banana Yucca deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Banana Yucca in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Banana Yucca wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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