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Color Guard Adam's Needle

5 Gallon
$59.00
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Color Guard Adam's Needle

Yucca flaccida 'Color Guard'

A compact, colorful yucca with brilliant gold-striped foliage, providing year-round visual impact with zero maintenance.

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Bay Area–Based Nursery

We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

Color Guard Adam's Needle is a dazzling, award-winning variegated yucca that provides year-round color and architectural interest. Its stiff, sword-like leaves are boldly striped with a bright, golden-yellow center and thin green margins, with curly white filaments peeling from the edges. The foliage color is most vibrant in cool weather and full sun. In summer, mature clumps send up tall spikes of fragrant, creamy-white flowers. This compact, clump-forming perennial is exceptionally tough, drought-tolerant, and adds a luminous focal point to any sunny border or rock garden.

  • Vibrant Gold & Green Variegated Foliage: Features striking leaves with a broad, central golden-yellow stripe bordered by dark green edges, offering spectacular color contrast.

  • Compact, Clump-Forming Habit: Grows as a stemless, symmetrical rosette, making it perfect for the front of borders, containers, or mass plantings.

  • Fragrant Summer Flower Spikes: Produces tall, impressive panicles of creamy-white, bell-shaped flowers that attract pollinators like moths and hummingbirds.

  • Extremely Drought & Heat Tolerant: Once established, it thrives with no supplemental water and excels in hot, sunny, and well-drained locations.

  • Four-Season Interest: The evergreen, colorful foliage provides reliable structure and brightness in the garden throughout the year.

Knowing how we measure the size?

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

  • A larger gallon size generally means:

    • A more established root system

    • A sturdier plant

    • Faster visual impact after planting

  • Example:

    • 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity

    • 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.


🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Ornamental trees

    • Feature plants

    • Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.

  • Why choose Multi:

    • Fuller, more sculptural appearance

    • Strong visual presence even at younger ages

    • Popular for design-focused landscapes


🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Shade trees

    • Street trees

    • Orchard and structural plantings

  • Why choose Stand:

    • Clean, classic tree form

    • Easier clearance for walkways and lawns

    • Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity


🌿 Choosing the Right Size

  • If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form

  • If you want long-term structure → Stand form

  • If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Quick facts
  • Features:Sword-shaped, rigid leaves with creamy yellow centers and dark green edges, adorned with curly white filaments along margins. Forms dramatic spiral rosettes. Produces towering spikes of bell-shaped creamy white flowers.
  • Mature Height: 3-4 ft (6 ft with flowers)
  • Mature Width: 4 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Full sun
  • Key Advantages:Striking variegated foliage,Extreme cold hardiness,Drought tolerant,Year-round interest
  • Landscape Uses:Xeriscape gardens,Modern landscapes,Rock gardens,Winter interest plantings
  • Special Care:Remove spent flower stalks,Divide clumps every 3-5 years,Tolerates poor soils,No fertilizer neede
  • Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Late spring to midsummer,Foliage: Evergreen with pink winter tints
FAQs

Q: Will the yellow color fade in shade?
A: Yes, for the most intense golden color, full sun is essential. In too much shade, the leaves will become mostly green, and the plant will grow weakly.

Q: Is it evergreen?
A: Yes, it is fully evergreen, retaining its colorful foliage throughout the winter, often with pink or rose blushes in cold weather, adding to its seasonal appeal.

Browse online or get recommendations

Shop by collection, or message us with photos and measurements of your space for tailored suggestions.

Place your order & schedule delivery

Choose your trees and preferred delivery window. Most Bay Area orders are delivered within about 10 business days, depending on routing and weather.

We deliver carefully to your property

Our drivers are trained to handle living plants, not just boxes. For many trees, we can set them in place near the planting site.

Grow with our ongoing support

You’ll receive basic care guidelines, and you can always reach out if you’re unsure about watering, fertilizing, or pruning.

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