Soaptree Yucca (Elata)

The Soaptree Yucca (Elata) is generally described as a perennial tree or shrub. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Soaptree Yucca (Elata) has green foliage and inconspicuous white flowers, with an abuncance of conspicuous black fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the late spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until summer. Leaves are retained year to year. The Soaptree Yucca (Elata) has a short life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Soaptree Yucca (Elata) will reach up to 20 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 6 feet.

The Soaptree Yucca (Elata) generally appears in field collections and doesn't tend to be commercially available. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed. It has a moderate ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have high vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -13°F. has high tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.