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 9–10Climate Arid

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

Culture

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

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
Climate: Arid

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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) — fragrant flower spikes that can extend an additional 6.6 feet above its foliage; succulent for, image 54

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — Adaptable to various soils; low-maintenance feature in any landscape, image 55

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — succulent for full; making it a timeless focal point for any Australian-themed landscape design

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — The Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea quadrangulata) is a distinctive perennial with a, image 51

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — blackened trunk reaching up to 13 feet and crowned by a tuft of grass-like foliage; this, image 52

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — This slow-growing plant sports creamy-white; expect to see an impressive flower spike that can, image 53

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — boasts a unique and hardy presence; making it a captivating choice for landscape designs that, image 59

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — it requires full sun and excellent drainage; a testament to the species' exceptional, image 56

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — low-maintenance feature in any landscape; this plant tolerates a variety of soil types, image 57

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) — This slow-growing perennial can reach up to 10 to 12 feet in height at maturity; succulent, image 61

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, image 63

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) — a testament to the species' exceptional adaptation to survive in bushfires; its lighting needs, image 64

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — each slender leaf reaching lengths of up to 3 feet; blackened trunk reaching up to 13 feet and, image 65

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) — creating a fountain-like effect that can add both texture and vertical interest to the, image 67

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — succulent with white blooms; each slender leaf reaching lengths of up to 3 feet, image 74

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — This plant tolerates a variety of soil types; the Grass Tree is an excellent choice for, image 71

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — making it a timeless focal point for any Australian-themed landscape design; the Australian, image 72

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — expect to see an impressive flower spike that can tower an additional 3 to 10 feet above the, image 68

Australian Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea Quadrangulata) — white flowers in the garden; hardy to 25°F (Zone 9b), image 73

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