Mail Order Catalog Fall 2010 - Cistus Nursery

Yucca ‘Bright Star’ PPAF/COPF
This mutant, an offspring of Y. gloriosa 'Variegata', has olive green and delightful, warm cream leaves, their
variegation covering most of the leaf. Not as fast growing as its parent, but vigorous nonetheless. To about 18”,
enjoying partial shade to full sun ... mostly shade in extremely hot summer climates. A definite bright spot in the
garden or in container, it has been unfazed by temperatures of 14F and will probably go to about 10F, the bottom
of USDA zone 8. Drought tolerant as with most yuccas but would enjoy occasional summer water to speed
growth.
$20.00
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Yucca elata - large form SBHMPS 6733
As close to ‘It’ from the Addams Family as you can find in nature, this Cistus collected form is single-trunked
and multi-branched yucca, to 10 ft tall and more, with long, hanging leaves and "gobs" of white flowers on tall
stalks in summer. What's not to love? Sun, well-drained soil, and occasional summer water for best growth and
appearance. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6, or lower.
$15.00
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Yucca faxoniana
It has been long thought that many of the tree yuccas of northern Mexico are not frost hardy, but recently many
of us rosette-fanciers have discovered their toughness. Yucca faxoniana produces 3-4 ft rosettes of stiff,
emerald-green leaves with symmetric, pearly cream to brown filifers adorning each leaf. Quick to form full sized
rosettes; slow to build a trunk that eventually reaches to 16 ft or more; and slow to branch. Fastest when given
plenty of root room, free draining soil, and some supplemental water in very dry summer places. Excellent
container plants. Prefer bright light. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7 with some success in warm zone 6 with
excellent drainage and protection from freezing winds.
$16.00
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Yucca faxoniana [Albuquerque]
Another of the tough Yucca faxoniana, this one collected near Albuquerque, New Mexico with the same 3-4 ft
rosettes of stiff, emerald-green leaves, each leaf adorned with symmetric, pearly cream to brown filifers. Quick to
form full sized rosettes; slow to build a trunk that eventually reaches to 16 ft or more; and slow to branch. Fastest
when given plenty of root room, free draining soil, and some supplemental water in very dry summer places.
Excellent container plants. Prefer bright light. USDA zone 7 with some success in warm zone 6 with excellent
drainage and protection from freezing winds.
$15.00
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Yucca filamentosa
A fairly common yucca, especially in older neighborhoods of Portland. Still handsome and easy. Trunkless and
clumping, with stiff, evergreen leaves, to 2.5 ft with thin filaments that shred from the leaf margins providing
interest and texture. White flowers appear in summer on 3-6 ft woody stalks. Sun with some summer water for
best appearance. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.
$15.00
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Yucca filamentosa ‘Bright Edge’ variegated adam's needle
A handsome yucca, popular for its long, strappy and lax leaves, to 2-3 ft long, green-centered with gold margins
and curly threads on the edges. Flowers are very showy, white on flower stalks to 12 ft tall. Excellent as a visual
accent with leaf edges that aren’t sharp so it can line a path or border. Lean, well-drained soil in full sun with
average summer water for best color, though tolerates some shade and some drought. Definitely frost hardy in
USDA zone 7 and reportedly in USDA zone 5.
$14.00
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