Joshua Tree is a western North American high desert species (2,000-7,000 feet) of southeastern California and western Arizona. It is noted for the long leaves and angular branching pattern. There is a single trunk with simple branching until the tree flowers for the first time. Then lateral branches form, creating a striking and unique plant. Small, it may reach 40-50 feet in good habitat, but is typically less. Joshua Trees can tolerate some cold, but prefer dry soils.

The evergreen leaves are bayonet-shaped, broadened at the base with a long tip; they are five-to-nine inches in length. They are evergreen and bluish to dark green, with small, sharp teeth, and clustered near the branch tips.

The bark is moderately thick, roughened, with deep furrows and long oblong plates, gray to reddish-brown in color.

The showy flowers are borne in upright clusters with several branches. Broad and petal-like, they are greenish-yellow to white, waxy, and united near the base. Fruits are showy as well-they are elongated, up to 5 inches in length, and slightly 3-angled. They are light red to yellowish-brown, but darken as they mature.

The trees have an open configuration and are somewhat rounded in outline.

These trees are grown from seed and are two years old. They are recommended as an indoor plant or in an area where they are not subjected to excessive wet conditions.

Size: Gallon
Family: Liliaceae
Scientific Name:Yucca brevifolia