Australian Grass Tree

Xanthorrhoea 'Grass Tree' or Australian grass tree are a really unique plant, they are drought tolerant, require little care and although slow growing make a great feature plant. (see picture right) Grown in a container they make a great architectural feature plant.

With a number of Xanthorrhoea or 'Australian Grass Tree' species now available in US. Xanthorrhoea species such as Xanthorrhoea preissii and Xanthorrhoea australis are some of the great new designer plants available on the market today.

Grass Tree Care and Growing Conditions

Xanthorrhoea or 'Grass Trees' Nurseries. Grass trees are common in many Australian states. Grass Trees are a slow growing plant and are usually very hardy and long lived. All Grass Trees require a well drained position and a sunny aspect. The tall woody flower spikes are a spectacular feature. Grass Trees may be grown in pots or planters.

Xanthorrhoea species include:

Xanthorrhoea preissii.
The Balga grasstree
Xanthorrhoea australis.
The Australian Grass Tree or 'Austral Grass Tree'
Xanthorrhoea johnsonii.
The Northern Grasstree
Xanthorrhoea gracilis
The slender grass tree
Xanthorrhoea glauca.
From QLD
Xanthorrhoea quadrangulata.
The Square Leaved Grass Tree
Xanthorrhoea media.
A smaller growing species with slender trunk
Xanthorrhoea semiplana.
The tufted grass tree
Xanthorrhoea thorntonii
The 'Cundeelee Blackboy' .
Xanthorrhroea minor
The small grass tree (no trunk)

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Australian Grass Trees are available for sale from the following nurseries

AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS NURSERY
9040 North Ventura Avenue Ventura California 93001
Tel: (800) 701 6517 Tel: (805) 649 3362 Fax: (805) 649 4080
www.australianplants.com