Leaves have sharp spiny tips. Specimen plant. Low hedge. , Tolerance, Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges. Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure t, Tolerance , Considertions, The leaves have hard, sharp points., Considertions , Wildlife, Provides wildlife cover, Wildlife , Habitat, Dry sites. Scrub, scrubby flatwoods., Habitat , Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage Larval host plant for cofaqui giant skipper (Megathymus cofaqui) and yucca giant skipper (Megathymus yuccae) butte, Did You Know?