Yucca gigantea Lem. variegata

Common name(s): Variegated Spineless Yucca, Variegated Stick Yucca, Variegated Soft-tipped Yucca

Family: Agavaceae Subfamily: Agavoideae Synonym(s): Yucca elephantipes variegata
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Cacti, Succulents, & Allies Properties
Plant Type
Evergreen Succulent, Solitary
Evergreen Succulent,
Solitary
Climate Range(s) - Habitat
Arid-Semi / Steppe, Temperate Warm, Mediterranean, Tropical-Sub, Tropical
Arid-Semi / Steppe,
Temperate Warm,
Mediterranean,
Tropical-Sub,
Tropical
Aspect Range(s)
Sun - Full, Shade - Light
Sun - Full,
Shade - Light
Habitat Range(s)
Garden, Landscape
Garden,
Landscape
Habitat Zone(s)
Garden, Landscape, Well drained
Garden,
Landscape,
Well drained
Mature Height
4-5m, 5-6m, 6-7m
4-5m,
5-6m,
6-7m
Mature Width
2.5-3m, 3-4m
2.5-3m,
3-4m
Plant Shape
Branched
Branched
Branched Branched
Growth Rate
Moderate
Moderate
Life Span
50-100yrs, 100-150yrs
50-100yrs,
100-150yrs
Leaf Properties
Leaf Colour (front)
Cream Variegated, Green, Green Light
Cream Variegated,
Green,
Green Light
Leaf Colour (back)
Cream Variegated, Green, Green Light
Cream Variegated,
Green,
Green Light
Leaf Shape(s)
Recurved
Recurved
Subulate
Subulate
Recurved Recurved,
Subulate Subulate
Leaf Texture (front)
Leathery
Leathery
Leathery Leathery
Dull , Thin
Dull,
Thin
Leaf Texture (back)
Leathery
Leathery
Leathery Leathery
Dull , Thin
Dull,
Thin
Leaf Length(s)
900mm-1m
900mm-1m
Leaf Width(s)
40-50mm, 50-60mm, 60-70mm
40-50mm,
50-60mm,
60-70mm
Leaf Arrangement
Rosette
Rosette
Whorled
Whorled
Rosette Rosette,
Whorled Whorled
Leaf Aroma
None
None
Trunk / Stem Properties
Trunk / Stem Upper Colour(s)
Grey-brown , Silver-grey
Grey-brown,
Silver-grey
Trunk / Stem Base Colour(s)
Silver-grey
Silver-grey
Inflorescence (Flower) Properties
Gender: Bisexual
Flowering Time (start)
Summer Early
Summer Early
Flowering Time (end)
Summer Late
Summer Late
Colour(s)
Cream-white, White
Cream-white,
White
Aroma(s)
Sweet-moderate
Sweet-moderate
Flower Shape(s)
Campanulate
Campanulate
Campanulate Campanulate
Flower Size(s) Width
15-20mm, 20-25mm
15-20mm,
20-25mm
Arrangement(s)
Raceme
Raceme
Raceme Raceme
Terminal
Terminal
Arrangement Size(s)
800-900mm
800-900mm
Pollinator(s)
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees,
Birds,
Butterflies
Indusia (Fruiting Body) Properties
Type
Bacca
Bacca
Bacca Bacca
Shape(s)
Globose
Globose
Orbicular
Orbicular
Globose Globose,
Orbicular Orbicular
Outer Colour(s)
Orange-yellow
Orange-yellow
Outer Texture
Smooth
Smooth
Waxy
Waxy
Smooth Smooth,
Waxy Waxy
Fleshy
Fleshy
Length
20-25mm
20-25mm
Aroma
None
None
Root Properties
Type
Fibrous
Fibrous
Tap
Tap
Fibrous Fibrous,
Tap Tap
Invasiveness
Low
Low
Soil Properties
pH Range(s)
Acid, Slightly Acid, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline, Alkaline
Acid,
Slightly Acid,
Neutral,
Slightly Alkaline,
Alkaline
Condition(s)
Moist
Moist
Moist-Dry
Moist-Dry
Moist Moist,
Moist-Dry Moist-Dry
Fertile , Deep , Well Drained
Fertile,
Deep,
Well Drained
Salinities
Slight
Slight
Slight Slight
Waterlogging Class
W0 – Low tolerance
W0 – Low tolerance
Watering Requirements
WR4 - allow soil to dry between watering, WR5 - soil should remain dry 4 - 5 days between watering, WR7 - reduce watering during dormant period
WR4 - allow soil to dry between watering,
WR5 - soil should remain dry 4 - 5 days between watering,
WR7 - reduce watering during dormant period
Other Properties / Uses
Bee Attraction
Moderate
Moderate
Bird Attraction
Fruit, Habitat, Insect, Nectar
Fruit,
Habitat,
Insect,
Nectar
Butterfly Attraction
Poor
Poor
Frog Habitat
None
None
Coastal
2nd Line
2nd Line
Edible(s)
Berry, Flower
Berry,
Flower
Fire Retarding
Good
Good
Drought Tolerance
Good
Good
Frost Tolerance
Moderate
Moderate
Snow Tolerance
None
None
Smog Tolerant
Good
Good
Landscape Use
Good
Good
Pests/Diseases
Aphid, Mealy Bug, Root Rot Fungus, Scale
Aphid,
Mealy Bug,
Root Rot Fungus,
Scale
Wind Tolerance
Moderate Winds
Moderate Winds

General Notes

A low maintenance, large, upright small tree or shrub-like succulent that can make a grand statement as a focal point / accent plant in the garden or landscape. It is also used as an indoor plant in larger homes and commercial areas. The Yucca gives a garden or landscape a tropical, modern feel. It can be grown easily in tubs or pots inside or outside. Producing a metre long, cream - white flower spike, with edible flowers, used in salads and edible berries.

It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.