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How to plant. Learn how to plant correctly. Planting correctly will not only get your garden off to a flying start, but it will also ensure that your plants's root systems develop as healthily as possible, maximising their long-term stability.
Garden Themes. This article describes various garden themes that should work well within Australia.
Fertilisers. Learn all about fertilisers, the different varieties and their applications.
How to choose a new fence. Five important tips on how to choose a fence.
Plant description
Yucca elephantipes is a hardy perennial from the agave family. It is a popular landscaping choice for it's striking looks. It is hardy and has low water needs, and is a very easy care plant with few pests or diseases. It develops a thick multi stemmed base, and large sword shaped leaves. A good accent or feature plant, they can also be grown in large containers. Bears large panicles of white or cream flowers in summer to autumn. Good for coastal plantings as they resist salt spray.
Grow in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates extreme cold and heat. Likes a well drained soil. The plant can be cut back hard to encourage branching.
The fruit, seeds and flowering stems are all edible.
Propagation is from cuttings.
This plant is also known as Yucca gigantea.
Additional plant information
Flowers
Flower colour: cream white
Flowering season: summer autumn
Plant size
Maximum height: 9 metres
Minimum height: not specified
Maximum width: 5 metres
Minimum width: not specified
Sunlight, frost & salt tolerance
This plant will tolerate full or partial sunlight.
High frost tolerance.
Plant is salt tolerant.
Fauna attracting?
Yes. Attracts: Birds, butterflies, moths,bees, insects.
Climate
This plant species will grow in the following climates: cool, temperate, subtropical, tropical, arid.
Soil types & conditions
Loam: dry, moist, well-drained.
Clay: dry, moist, well-drained.
Sand: moist, well-drained.
Soil pH: 5.5-7.5
Miscellaneous information
Planting season: Any.
Types of fertiliser: Good general purpose fertiliser.
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