Medium Shrub
Yucca recurvifolia
Plant Type: Succulent (E)
Mature Size: 3-5 ft tall, 3-4 ft wide
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Maintenance: Low – Prune lightly to maintain shape but otherwise grows well with little care.
Freeze Tolerance: Cold hardy – May require pruning in spring to remove frost damage.
Interest: Soft, flexible leaves, white flowers
Leucophyllum frutescens
Plant Type: Shrub (E)
Mature Size: 3-6 ft tall, 3-5 ft wide
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Maintenance: Low – Thrives with very little maintenance. Best grown in full sun/partial shade. Prune anytime to remove dead or damage pieces, trim to desired shape in late winter. Plant can get ‘leggy’ in partial shade and as it ages.
Freeze Tolerance: Cold hardy – Mulch around the base to help retain warmth in winter. Give a good soak right before hard freeze.
Interest: This shrub is most known for its beautiful blooms prior to and during rain and/or high humidity.
Dasylirion longissimum
Plant Type: Succulent (E)
Mature Size: 4-6 ft tall, 4-6 ft wide
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Maintenance: Low – Requires occasional pruning to prevent overcrowding but thrives with minimal care.
Freeze Tolerance: Cold hardy – Some winter dieback may occur but recovers quickly.
Interest: Smooth leaf margins, drought-resistant
