Yucca Root Growth

Question From: 
Janee Young in  Northwood,  Sydney NSW

 

Nature of problem: 
Worried about growth/root habit of Yucca Elephantipes. Can it’s root structure damage house construction and/or damage walls in garden. I have already chopped them to ground level after five years of growth and need to chop them again as they are exceeding desired height. The base of the trunks are now about 20cm in diameter and am concerned about how much more they will expand. If I removed them, what alternate plant would be suitable for their architectural impact??

 

Type of Plant (if known): 
Yucca Elephantipes

 

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): 
No illness

 

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: 
Sandy

 

How often do you water the plant:
Natural rain water only

 

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
All day

 

What type of plant is it:
Yucca Elephantipes

 

How long since you planted it:
Six years

 

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
No

 

Is the plant indoors or outdoors: 
outdoors

 

What other treatments have you given the plant: 
None

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Answer:

Hi Travis,  If your walls are properly constructed, Yucca elephantipes represents no threat at all.   Don