Actually Joshua Trees are succulents, related to the Yucca bush. , they were named by Mormon travelers. The strange contorted branches made them think of Joshua pointing the way to the promised land. This Monocot (monocotyledon) is native to the U.S. (United States) and has its most active growth period in the Spring and Summer . The Joshua Tree has Green foliage and conspicuous White flowers, with conspicuous Black fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the Late Spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the Summer and continuing until Summer. Leaves are retained year to year. The Joshua Tree has a Long life span relative to most other plant species and a Moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Joshua Treewill reach up to 30 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 30 feet.
Actually Joshua Trees are succulents, related to the Yucca bush. , they were named by Mormon travelers. The strange contorted branches made them think of Joshua pointing the way to the promised land. This Monocot (monocotyledon) is native to the U.S. (United States) and has its most active growth period in the Spring and Summer . The Joshua Tree has Green foliage and conspicuous White flowers, with conspicuous Black fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the Late Spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the Summer and continuing until Summer. Leaves are retained year to year. The Joshua Tree has a Long life span relative to most other plant species and a Moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Joshua Tree will reach up to 30 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 30 feet.
LINKS
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yucca_brevifolia
http://www.gardenguides.com/plants/plant.asp?symbol=YUBRB
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/joshua_tree.htm
http://www.flowersociety.org/JT_Botanical.htm