Xanthorrhoea Species, Australian Grass Tree, Square Leaved Grass Tree
Xanthorrhoeaquadrangulata

Family: Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Xanthorrhoea (zan-thor-ROH-ee-uh)
Species: quadrangulata (kwad-ran-gew-LAY-tuh)

Category

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Evergreen
This plant is fire-retardant

Foliage Color

Bronze
Blue-Green

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Unknown

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds