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We received some Beaked Yucca on 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.
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.
Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew
Pet safety guideAbout 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.
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
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Beaked Yucca is a shrub. Mature size: 10-15 feet × 3-5 feet. Light: Full Sun. Water needs: Low.