Yucca ‘Silver Star’

Jade-variegated soft yucca a branching tree w big elephant-like base. Good in pots. Cut out green growth reversions.
height 12–20ft
width 3–6ft
tolerates Coast, Drought, Deer , Heat, Pots, Rooftops, Neglect, Salt, Wind
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 This yucca loves it all. Plant it, never water it, and it’ll look good and grow, but give ample water during warm weather and watch it take off!

We often see very old and massive specimens in abandoned yards, looking fabulous surrounded by scorched weeds. This thing is tough!
hardy
to		 22F
exposure Full Sun – Part Shade
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Heavy Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil
origin C Mexico
sunset
zones		 12–24, H2

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

While we haven’t seen the cultivar ‘Silver Star’ get as massive as the typical green species, there’s really no reason to think that it couldn’t with time. To be on the safe side keep it planted well back from any underground utilities.
Arms can be cut off and dug in during the fall and will root without assistance, even on baking hot western hillsides in Sunset Zone 16.
Does well in pots, but they should be sturdy and well built. Over the years this plant will rupture low fire terracotta or fibreclay.
Can be cut to within a foot of the ground and will rebound readily with a bushier overall form. Pruning scars are long lasting.