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Australian Native Plants, located in Ventura, CA, is a leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens. Shop the online store or come visit us (by appointment only).
Xanthorrhoea preissii

Description

A beautiful specimen feature in any garden or container. Beautiful specimen can be seen at the Taft Garden in Ojai or the LA Arboretum and Botanic Garden where they are about 15' tall. Their long grass-like leaves grow approximately 3-4' long and large spear-like creamy flower spike, is magnificent. They attracts birds and bees. They are slow growing initially but tolerant of most situations once established. Take care NOT to over water and rot the crown of the plant.

Details

Biological Name: Xanthorrhoea preissii
Common Name: Grass Tree
Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
Origin: Western Australia
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established
Frost: Frost Tolerant 25F-18F (-8C)
Soil: Well-drained
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: When it is ready!
Height: Variable
Width: Variable
See also...
Grass
Availability ...
1 Gallon: $25.00
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: not available
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): $65.00add to cart
Seeds (online only): $10.00add to cart
Propagation Information: Seed may take 4-52 weeks to germinate. Best if sown fresh. Plant usually take approx. 3 years before they are ready to plant.

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Hardenbergia, Acacia, Senna and Casuarinas have nitrogen-fixing nodules on their root systems to help provide nitrogen for other plants close to them?

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