Banana Yucca colorful Foliage Semi-evergreen — retains leaves

Foliage Semi-evergreen — retains leaves year-round in Phoenix's mild winters Bloom Color Pink bracts

so Valley frosts cause no real damage

often tinged purple — spring/early summer Fruit Banana-shaped

Major Cholla Mature Height 3–6 feet Mature Width 3–5 feet Growth Rate Moderate — 4–8 inches per year in Phoenix Sun Full sun (6+ hrs)

The leaf tips are sharp

Banana Yucca colorful Foliage Semi-evergreen — retains leavesArizona's Best Native Desert Accent Plant for Bold, Low Water Landscapes Banana Yucca (Yucca baccata) is one of the Southwest's most striking native perennials a sculptural rosette of bluish green, sword shaped leaves that commands attention in any desert garden. Incredibly drought tolerant once established, it laughs off Phoenix summer heat, reflected warmth from block walls, and caliche soil without missing a beat. Whether you're designing a