Native to Mexico. Fast growing (to 2 feet per year), eventually 1530 feet tall, 8 feet wide, usually with several trunks. Leaves 4 feet long, 3 inches wide, dark rich green. Striking silhouette alone or combined with other big-scale foliage plants; out of scale in smaller gardens.

Are yucca plants slow growing?

They are relatively slow growers and will live indoors for years before outgrowing their space. This is by far the most popular species to grow as a houseplant. Yucca aloifolia: Sometimes called the Spanish bayonet, this yucca plant features stiff leaves that end in sharp points.

How can I make my yucca grow tall?

If your Yucca aloifolia gets too tall for its spot in the garden, you can cut the trunk (in early spring prior to the growing season) to a better height and the yucca plant will resprout from the cut point.