Joshua Tree 10 Seeds - Yucca brevifolia - Cactus
Yucca brevifolia is called the Joshua Tree. This is a characteristic plant of the Mojave Desert and the primary reason why Joshua Tree National Park was created. Joshua Trees can grow to 30 feet with an equal spread. The rigid, gray-green leaves from 6-14 inches long and 1/2 inch wide are clustered tightly at the ends of the many branches. The cream to greenish-white flowers are in dense panicles at the ends of the branches. Yucca brevifolia has proved hardy to -10o F in Denver. Because of it's very slow growth, the Joshua Tree makes an excellent addition to your indoor cacti or succulent collection.Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 7-10. In other areas grow as a patio plant. Outside during the summer and indoors during the winter.Frost Protection: Hardy to 0F (-18C)Heat Tolerance: Extremely heat tolerantSun Exposure: Full sunOrigin: Southern California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona, USA (Mohave desert)Growth Habits: Slow growing tree to 25 feet tall (8 m) or more, 15 feet wide (4.5 m)Watering Needs: Periodic deep soaking in summer and good drainage.Propagation: Offsets handled as cuttings, seeds