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Grass Tree
Scientific Name: Xanthorrhoea quadrangulata F. Muell.
Family: Liliaceae

Xanthorrhoea quadrangulata at the Boyce-Thompson Arboretum

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 12-24 USDA: 9b-12 Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Australia Growth Habits: Trunk up to 3 feet tall (1 m), leaves up to 2 feet long (60 cm) Watering Needs: No water once established Propagation: Seeds in fall or spring

Cultural Practices:
Do fine in containers. The Grass Tree likes sandy loose soil.

Check for Field Collection numbers at Ralph Martin's Site