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| Torrey Yucca, Old Shag, Spanish Bayonet, Spanish Dagger, Palma Yucca torreyi Liliaceae Torrey Yucca is the most common tree-form yucca in west Texas and east into central Texas. It has erect leaves and an asymmetrical, untidy appearance, which is why it is sometimes called "Old Shag." The leaves are usually yellowish-green, but some have a bluish-green cast. It is closely related to Trecul Yucca, Y. treculeana. Plant Habit or Use: shrub small tree Exposure: sun Flower Color: white Blooming Period: spring summer Fruit Characteristics: dark brown capsule Height: to 25 ft. Width: to 8 ft. Plant Character: evergreen Heat Tolerance: very high Water Requirements: low Soil Requirements: adaptable Additional Comments:
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