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. Large spikes of creamy white flowers in spring.

How quickly do Yuccas grow?

Give a cutting enough space in well-draining soil and wait patiently for it to establish roots. The average yucca takes a minimum of two to three years to mature but can take up to five years or longer to show a spike of flowers. Choose this attractive perennial and enjoy cultivating a tree, shrub, or bush for decades.

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.