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Spanish dagger, Torrey's yucca
Scientific Name: Yucca torreyi Britton & Shafer
Synonym: Yucca baccata var. macrocarpa, Yucca macrocarpa
Family: Agavaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 8-11 Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix to 10°F (-12°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade Origin: Chihuahuan desert: USA (New Mexico, Texas), northern Mexico Growth Habits: Clumping columnar rosettes, up to 18 feet (5 m) Watering Needs: Little to no water, grows faster if watered every months in summer Propagation: Offsets, seeds, divisions

Blooming Habits:
The white blossoms in late spring are not produced every years. They are followed by fleshy fruits.