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    Buy Xanthorrhoea glauca

    Also Known As

    • Queensland Grasstree

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Xanthorrhoea glauca plant details

    Xanthorrhoea glauca is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen tree with blue and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Xanthorrhoea glauca

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: asphodelaceae, xanthorrhoeaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: distinctive bark, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Xanthorrhoea glauca

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: well-drained

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    Gardening facts about Xanthorrhoea glauca plant

    How to Grow Xanthorrhoea glauca

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Xanthorrhoea preissii

    aka Australian Grass Tree, Grass Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-12'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Xanthorrhoea preissii foliage by Derek Powazek
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    Xanthorrhoea australis

    aka Xanthorrhea australis, GRASS TREE

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8b-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Xanthorrhoea australis landscape by Leon Brooks
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