Xanthorrhoea Species, Grass Tree
Xanthorrhoeaarborea

Family: Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Xanthorrhoea (zan-thor-ROH-ee-uh)
Species: arborea (ar-BOR-ee-uh)

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage

Foliage Color

Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting