Joshua Tree (Tall) (Yucca brevifolia)

Joshua Tree (Tall) (Yucca brevifolia)

Scaled set of drawings of the Joshua Tree (Tall) in front and top views with dimensions
Description
Description

The Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia) in its tall form embodies the dramatic character of desert landscapes, appearing like a living sculpture against wide, open skies. With its rough, fibrous trunk branching irregularly into twisted arms, it supports dense crowns of rigid, spiky green leaves that radiate in clusters, creating an unmistakable silhouette. Native to the Mojave Desert, this succulent tree form has long adapted to extreme conditions of heat, cold, and limited water, thriving in sandy or rocky soils.

Also known as the desert yucca, it develops showy clusters of creamy, waxy flowers that emerge in spring and depend on the yucca moth for pollination—a rare example of coevolution. Beyond its biological resilience, the Joshua Tree has become a cultural symbol, celebrated in Indigenous traditions, Western folklore, and popular culture alike. In its towering form, it represents endurance, uniqueness, and the surreal beauty of desert ecosystems.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

Joshua Tree (Tall) has a typical overall height between 15’-30’ (4.57-9.14 m) and spread diameter of 10’-18’ (3.05-5.49 m).

Pair of outline illustrations of the Joshua Tree (Tall) seen from the top and elevation views
Pair of outline illustrations of the Joshua Tree (Tall) seen from the top and elevation views
3D Model
3D Model
Common Questions
Common Questions
Joshua Tree (Tall) (Yucca brevifolia)
Details
Details

*Under Development*

Height:
15’-30’ | 4.57-9.14 m
Width:
10’-18’ | 3.05-5.49 m (Spread)
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Order: Asparagaceae
Family: Yucca

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Scientific Name:
Yucca brevifolia
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Drawings include:
Joshua Tree (Tall) 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)
Saguaro Cactus
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366.000
125000
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Saguaro Cactus
3’-6’ | 91-183 cm
5’-10’ | 152-305 cm (Spread)
Century Plant
183.000
305.000
25000
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Century Plant
3’-5’ | 91-152 cm
4’-6’ | 122-183 cm (Spread)
Octopus Agave
152.000
183.000
1900
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Octopus Agave
2’-3’ | 61-91 cm
3’-5’6” | 91-168 cm (Spread)
Smooth Agave
91.000
168.000
150
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Smooth Agave
15’-30’ | 4.57-9.14 m
9’-14’ | 2.74-4.27 m (Spread)
Joshua Tree (Medium)
914.000
427.000
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Joshua Tree (Medium)
5’-10’ | 1.52-3.05 m
7’-14’ | 2.13-4.27 m (Spread)
Joshua Tree (Low)
305.000
427.000
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Joshua Tree (Low)
3’-5’ | 91-152 cm
3’6”-5’ | 107-152 cm (Spread)
False Yucca
152.000
152.000
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False Yucca
15’-30’ | 4.57-9.14 m
10’-18’ | 3.05-5.49 m (Spread)
Joshua Tree (Tall)
914.000
549.000
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Joshua Tree (Tall)
3’-8’ | .91-2.44 m
4’-6’ | 122-183 cm (Spread)
Cane Cholla
244.000
183.000
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Cane Cholla
10’-20’ | 3.05-6.1 m
6’-12' | 1.83-3.66 m (Spread)
Organ Pipe Cactus
610.000
366.000
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Organ Pipe Cactus
4’-6’ | .1.22-1.83 m; 10’-15’ | 3.05-4.57 m (Max)
6’-10' | 1.83-3.05 m (Spread)
Blue Myrtle Cactus
457.000
305.000
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Blue Myrtle Cactus
8’-20’ | 2.44-6.1 m
4’-10’ | 1.22-3.05 m (Spread)
Ocotillo
610.000
305.000
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Ocotillo
5’-8’ | 1.52-2.44 m
6’-10' | 1.83-3.05 m (Spread)
Blue Agave
244.000
305.000
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Blue Agave