False Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora)

False Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora)

Scaled set of drawings of the False Yucca in front and top views with dimensions
Description
Description

False Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora) is a striking succulent tree form that carries the dramatic presence of desert-adapted plants while remaining distinct from true yuccas. Its appearance is defined by dense clumps of narrow, arching leaves that are tough, fibrous, and edged with delicate curling threads, giving it both texture and motion. From this structural base rise tall, elegant flower spikes that produce clusters of tubular blooms in shades of coral red or sometimes yellow, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Native to the arid landscapes of Texas and northern Mexico, False Yucca thrives in sunbaked conditions and is often chosen as an ornamental highlight in xeriscaping and architectural landscapes. Also referred to as Red Yucca, despite not being a yucca at all, it is celebrated for its resilience, sculptural form, and long-lasting seasonal displays. Its combination of hardy foliage and graceful flowering stalks makes it both functional and visually commanding.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

False Yucca has a typical overall height between 3’-5’ (91-152 cm) and spread diameter of 3’6”-5’ (107-152 cm).

Pair of outline illustrations of the False Yucca seen from the top and elevation views
Pair of outline illustrations of the False Yucca seen from the top and elevation views
3D Model
3D Model
Common Questions
Common Questions
False Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora)
Details
Details

*Under Development*

Height:
3’-5’ | 91-152 cm
Width:
3’6”-5’ | 107-152 cm (Spread)
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Order: Asparagaceae
Family: Hesperaloe

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Scientific Name:
Hesperaloe parviflora
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Drawings include:
False Yucca front elevation, plan view

Succulent tree forms represent a unique category of plants that combine the structural appearance of trees with the water-retaining qualities of succulents. Typically found in arid and semi-arid regions, these plants have evolved to store moisture in thickened trunks or branches.

15’-50’ | 4.57-15.24 m
5’-12’ | 1.52-3.66 m (Spread)
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3’-6’ | 91-183 cm
5’-10’ | 152-305 cm (Spread)
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3’-5’ | 91-152 cm
4’-6’ | 122-183 cm (Spread)
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2’-3’ | 61-91 cm
3’-5’6” | 91-168 cm (Spread)
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15’-30’ | 4.57-9.14 m
9’-14’ | 2.74-4.27 m (Spread)
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7’-14’ | 2.13-4.27 m (Spread)
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3’-5’ | 91-152 cm
3’6”-5’ | 107-152 cm (Spread)
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10’-18’ | 3.05-5.49 m (Spread)
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3’-8’ | .91-2.44 m
4’-6’ | 122-183 cm (Spread)
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6’-12' | 1.83-3.66 m (Spread)
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4’-10’ | 1.22-3.05 m (Spread)
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6’-10' | 1.83-3.05 m (Spread)
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