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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