Yuca, or cassava (Manihot esculenta), is a handsome, fast-growing small to medium-sized tree prized for its delicious, starchy tuberous roots. Though it takes about 8 to 12 months to mature, it’s well worth the wait, rewarding growers with a generous harvest. The best time to harvest yuca is in fall or winter, when the roots reach peak size and quality. In addition to its culinary value, cassava adds tropical appeal to the landscape with its distinctive palmate leaves and upright growth habit.
