Yucca rostrata ‘Sapphire Skies’

beaked yucca
Shimmery blue-green orb grows to resemble a small Joshua tree. Great in containers, especially in wetter areas. Saphire Skies is softer looking with shorter leaves and a full dense crown.
height 8–18ft
width 6–10ft
tolerates Cold, Drought, Heat, Pots, Rooftops, Neglect, Wind
water
needs		 Low
water
info		 Yuccas are exceptionally drought tolerant, not needing additional water once established in coastal California. They will however, grow faster, look more lush and bloom more if given water once they dry out. This yucca grows very quickly if given good drainage and summer water.
hardy
to		 10F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose, Low Needs
origin SW USA
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 4–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Too shave or not to shave? Prune off the oldest leaves as they age to have a clean textured trunk. This work is best done early and consistently, as it’s easy to do when you can get your pruners under the leaves, but once they start to lie down on the trunk it becomes much harder. Alternatively, leave the beard for a rustic natural look. In high fire areas we recommend removing the beard to reduce fire load, though as long as the fire isn’t too hot, the beard would just burn off as it does in nature.
On warmer years we see white terminal flowers in summer. Once they fade cut out the spike as low as possible. Your plant will go through a period of looking a bit scruffy, before hitting its stride again; sometimes flowering induces a second head and then later a fork in the trunk.
In drier climates this plant can be grown in part sun, but it will be more open and floppy and its typical glow becomes more muted.