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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Yucca filifera is one of the fastest-growing yuccas, native to northern Mexico. It forms a branched tree topped with spear-shaped, upwards-facing leaves with curled filaments that appear as peeling threads from the edges. It’s not fully hardy in the UK unless kept completely dry in winter, which is difficult given its eventual height of 9m (although it rarely grows to this height in the UK). However, if space allows, it’s well worth growing in the conservatory or greenhouse. In milder regions it’s perfect for growing in a tropical planting scheme, and provides excellent structural interest. Mature plants bear large clusters of creamy, bell-shaped flowers in early summer.

Grow Yucca filifera in very free-draining soil or compost in a sheltered spot in full sun. Protect from winter wet or grow in a container which you can move indoors in autumn. If the plant grows too tall you can simply chop the trunk to your desired height – new branches will form beneath it.

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Yucca ‘Filifera’ and wildlife

Yucca ‘Filifera’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Yucca ‘Filifera’ poisonous?

Yucca ‘Filifera’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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