Beaked Yucca
Yucca thompsoniana
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Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Beaked Yucca
Yucca Rostrata, commonly known as Beaked Yucca or Big Bend Yucca, is a dramatic tree-form yucca native to the Chihuahuan Desert of west Texas and northern Mexico. It develops a single or branching trunk topped with a symmetrical rosette of thin, silvery-blue leaves and produces tall spikes of white flowers in spring. Starting at $29.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Rocky, Well-drained
Care essentials
Beaked Yucca demands full, unobstructed sun — the more the better. In NE Florida's humid climate, maximum sunlight and excellent air circulation are essential to keep foliage dry and prevent fungal leaf spot.
Very drought-tolerant; water only during establishment, then rely on rainfall. In Florida's wet summers, drainage is far more critical than irrigation — never let roots sit in wet soil. Root rot in poorly drained sites is the primary risk.
Plant in well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH. In NE Florida's sandy soils, drainage is naturally adequate. Fertilizer is unnecessary; do not amend with moisture-retentive organic matter, as this promotes root rot in humid conditions.
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Common questions
Is Beaked Yucca a good plant for St. Augustine?
Beaked Yucca is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 10-15 feet × 3-5 feet.