Xanthorrhoea quadrangulata
Australian Grass Tree
Description
This grassy perennial will eventually grow to 15' high tree-like plant. Foliage is fiber optic-looking liner green leaves that are 2-4' long and shimmer in the wind. The long flowering stalk resembles a jousting lance and is a stunning accent plant.
Plant Type
Shrub, Grass
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
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Design Styles
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Accenting Features
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Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
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Special Uses
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Attracts Wildlife
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Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.