Soaptree Yucca
NameSoaptree Yucca
Species NameYucca elata
Common NameSoaptree Yucca
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)20
Container TypeN/A (wild specimen in natural ground)
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresfibrous, short, obscured by persistent leaves
Foliage Typesword-like leaves
Height (cm)180
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable (wild specimen; root flare not developed or visible as in a bonsai)
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent dried flower stalk with seed pods; adapted to arid, sandy environments; characteristic of the White Sands ecosystem.
Description
This specimen is a Soaptree Yucca (*Yucca elata*) growing naturally in a desert environment, not cultivated as a bonsai. It features a dense rosette of long, narrow, sword-like leaves emerging from a short, fibrous base, topped by a prominent, dried flower stalk laden with seed pods. The plant is well-adapted to arid conditions, thriving in the sandy soil.
