Yucca filamentosa 'Excalibur' (Needle palm 'Excalibur')

Cultivation

Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Coastal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, City, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Very Low
South Inland = Very Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Very Low
Low Desert = Low

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Erect flower stem, Rosette

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Leaf tips are spiny so handle with caution.