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Australian Grass Tree

Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata

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Overview

The Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea quadrangulata) is a distinctive perennial with a thick, blackened trunk reaching up to 13 feet and crowned by a tuft of grass-like foliage. This slow-growing plant sports creamy-white, fragrant flower spikes that can extend an additional 6.6 feet above its foliage. Adaptable to various soils, it requires full sun and excellent drainage, offering a dramatic, low-maintenance feature in any landscape. Hardy to 25°F (Zone 9b).

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–10Type SucculentClimate Arid

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — white flowers in the garden

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–8 Ft.
Mature width: 6–8 Ft.

Classification

Type: Succulent
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
Climate: Arid

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Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — Adaptable to various soils; low-maintenance feature in any landscape, image 80

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — Hardy to 25°F (Zone 9b); this slow-growing plant sports creamy-white, image 58

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — creating a fountain-like effect that can add both texture and vertical interest to the, image 67

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — each slender leaf reaching lengths of up to 3 feet

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — fibrous trunk is often fire-blackened, image 88

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — Hardy to 25°F (Zone 9b); this slow-growing plant sports creamy-white, image 83

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — Adaptable to various soils; low-maintenance feature in any landscape

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — succulent with white blooms

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — expect to see an impressive flower spike that can tower an additional 3 to 10 feet above the foliage

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — blackened trunk reaching up to 13 feet and crowned by a tuft of grass-like foliage; this, image 77

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — making it a captivating choice for landscape designs that aim to reflect Australia's native, image 60

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — fibrous trunk is often fire-blackened

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — making it a captivating choice for landscape designs that aim to reflect Australia's native, image 85

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — The Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea quadrangulata) is a distinctive perennial with a thick; fragrant

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — making it a captivating choice for landscape designs that aim to reflect Australia's native beauty

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — the Grass Tree is an excellent choice for xeriscaping and is best suited for well-drained soils

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — with its growth rate being approximately 1 inch per year; it requires full sun and excellent, image 62

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — blackened trunk reaching up to 13 feet and crowned by a tuft of grass-like foliage

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — a testament to the species' exceptional adaptation to survive in bushfires

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — expect to see an impressive flower spike that can tower an additional 3 to 10 feet above the, image 43

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — with its growth rate being approximately 1 inch per year

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — Its lighting needs range from full sun to partial shade; with its growth rate being approximately 1 inch

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — a testament to the species' exceptional adaptation to survive in bushfires; its lighting needs, image 64

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — succulent with white blooms; each slender leaf reaching lengths of up to 3 feet

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