Xanthorrhoea Species, Australian Grass Tree

Xanthorrhoeapreissii

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Xanthorrhoea (zan-thor-ROH-ee-uh)
Species
preissii (PREES-ee-eye)
Synonym
Xanthorrhoea pecoris
Xanthorrhoea reflexa
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From spores
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brentwood, California

San Leandro, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2004 | neutral

It can reach nearly tree-like proportions and has long blue-green grass-like leaves radiating from the center of a woody trunk. It is slo...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | positive

Attractive taller, larger species of Xanthorrhoea, eventually developing a black trunk up to 10' tall. Pretty adaptable plant, but doesn...Read More

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