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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) — This slow-growing plant sports creamy-white; expect to see an impressive flower spike that can tower an
Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — making it a timeless focal point for any Australian-themed landscape design; the Australian Grass Tree
Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — the Grass Tree is an excellent choice for xeriscaping and is best suited for well-drained soils; adaptable
Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — This slow-growing perennial can reach up to 10 to 12 feet in height at maturity
Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — fragrant flower spikes that can extend an additional 6.6 feet above its foliage; succulent for full
Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — This foliage emerges from the trunk's apex; boasts a unique and hardy presence, image 66
Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — boasts a unique and hardy presence; making it a captivating choice for landscape designs that, image 84
Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — it requires full sun and excellent drainage; a testament to the species' exceptional, image 81
Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — This slow-growing perennial can reach up to 10 to 12 feet in height at maturity; succulent, image 86
Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — boasts a unique and hardy presence
Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — This plant tolerates a variety of soil types; the Grass Tree is an excellent choice for xeriscaping and is
Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — succulent for full; making it a timeless focal point for any Australian-themed landscape design, image 75
Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — making it a timeless focal point for any Australian-themed landscape design
Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — fragrant flower spikes that can extend an additional 6.6 feet above its foliage; succulent for, image 79
Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — with its growth rate being approximately 1 inch per year; it requires full sun and excellent, image 87
Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — creating a fountain-like effect that can add both texture and vertical interest to the landscape; this
Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — Its lighting needs range from full sun to partial shade; with its growth rate being, image 70
Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — fibrous trunk is often fire-blackened, image 38
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