Joshua tree is one of the iconic plants of the Mojave desert that covers northern Arizona, Nevada, and California. Plants start as single trunks, but will develop many arms with age. Spikes covered in white bell-shaped flowers are produced in the late spring. Joshua tree is tolerant of full sun and extreme drought, but needs well drained soil.
Yucca brevifolia (Joshua Tree)
Yucca brevifolia
Joshua Tree, Yucca palm, Tree yucca
Joshua tree is one of the iconic plants of the Mojave desert that covers northern Arizona, Nevada, and California. Plants start as single trunks, but will develop many arms with age. Spikes covered in white bell-shaped flowers are produced in the late spring. Joshua tree is tolerant of full sun and extreme drought, but needs well drained soil.
| Plant Type | Native, Cactus / Succulent |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 6 (-10° F) |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Season | Spring |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 30 (ft) |
| Spread | 15 (ft) |
| Spacing | 15' - 20' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Great Foliage, Semi-Evergreen |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Specimen |
| Tolerance | Cold, Drought, Dry Soil, Heat, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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