Yucca baccata Compacta (Banana Yucca) is a more compact form of the species. The thick, stiff evergreen leaves are edged with attractive white thread-like hairs and mature plant bloom with huge spikes of ivory flowers. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
 
 
 
  
 
   
Common Name
 
   
 
Compact Banana Yucca
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Botanical Name
 
   
 
Yucca baccata Compacta
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Zones
 
   
 
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Light Requirements
 
   
 
Full Sun
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Flower Color
 
   
 
White
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Height
 
   
 
24-36" tall (including flower spikes)
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Spread
 
   
 
24-36" wide
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Bloom Time
 
   
 
Late spring to early summer
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ships As
 
   
 
Potted Plant
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Evergreen Foliage
 
   
 
Yes
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Moisture
 
   
 
Very Drought Resistant / Very Waterwise
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Amount Of Rain
 
   
 
Less than 10" (with irrigation), 10 to 20", 20 to 30"
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Advantages
 
   
 
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Native, Low Maintenance, Evergreen, Adds Texture
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ideal Region
 
   
 
West, Western Only, Southwest, Hot Desert, Suitable Above 7000 ft
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Planting Time
 
   
 
Spring / Summer, Fall