Spanish Dagger

The multi-trunked Spanish dagger is an evergreen tree yucca, with thick, stiff and sharply armed leaves. It’s adaptable, architectural, and nearly indestructible, with cream-colored flower clusters in spring. It makes an excellent choice where a barrier or a deer-proof shrub is needed, but give it plenty of room to prevent collision with passersby.

The skirts of dead leaves provide nesting sites for wrens, thrashers and other species. As with all yuccas, beware of over-watering and always provide good drainage. Although Spanish Dagger is a popular ornamental worldwide, it’s especially useful for an unirrigated area.