Xanthorrhoea preissii

Also Known As

Australian Grass Tree
Grass Tree

Plant type

tree

size

H: 4'-12'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

9a-11

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Xanthorrhoea preissii plant details

Xanthorrhoea preissii is a broadleaf evergreen tree with blue and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Xanthorrhoea preissii

Plant type: tree
Plant family: asphodelaceae, xanthorrhoeaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Xanthorrhoea preissii

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Long-lived woody shrub reaching 12' that resembles a narrow-leafed bunch grass when young, then slowly develops a stout trunk that is nearly black. Leaves are 4' long and older plants bear candle-like flower stalks to 6' tall, covered with small white flowers. A unique slow-growing shrub for full sun or light shade and well-drained soil. Prefers dry, loose, sandy soil, tolerates heat and drought, and needs infrequent water once established. Useful in containers, on banks or hillsides, or as a specimen. Hardy to 20F. Australia.