Yucca 'Spanish Dagger'

Yucca treculeana Yucca treculeana thrives in the beautiful landscapes of New Mexico and Texas, flourishing in areas ranging from the arid Chihuahuan Desert to the scenic Hill Country and extending nearly to the Gulf Coast, even reaching close to Houston. These plants can grow impressively large, reaching heights of up to 20 feet, with a lovely, tree-like shape characterized by branching readily from the base and higher up the trunk. The leaves are known for their durability, which allows the rosettes to gracefully elongate over time, while the dead leaves cling to the stem, giving it a unique, hairy, and irregular charm.   The leaves themselves are sturdy and come in eye-catching shades of yellow-green or blue-green. They have a lovely curved profile, typically measuring 2 to 3 inches in width and ranging from 15 to 50 inches in length. The edges often feature delicate filaments and a small spine at the tip, adding to their distinctive look. Interestingly, some experts view yucca trecu