This can get to be a large plant, 12-15 feet in height. I've seen it planted as a street tree in Los Angeles. While I've always seen it listed as a Beaucarnea, Rowley lists it as a Nolina in his wonderful book on Caudiciformes.
While I've always seen it listed as a Beaucarnea, Rowley lists it as a Nolina in his wonderful book on Caudiciformes.