Xanthorrhoea quadrangulata /Australian Grass Tree

Striking head of grass-like foliage
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Striking head of grass-like foliage	A grove of the Australian Grass Trees	Striking bloom stalks
Grass-like foliage	Mature plants with tall floral stalks	Foliage and floral stalks


Scientific Name:	Xanthorrhoea quadrangulata
Common Name:	Australian Grass Tree
Plant Type:	Evergreen
Hardiness Zone:	8, 9, 10, 11 Determine Your Zone
Height:	5-8 feet
Spread:	3 -5 feet
Flower color:	White
Light Exposure:	Sun
Drainage:	Dry
Rate of Growth:	Slow
Water Requirement:	Low
Comments:	Noted for its grass-like mass of blue-green,radiating leaves originating from a central crown. Will eventually form a coarse textured trunk of old leaves which should be removed. Blooms quite irregularly after a plant reaches a certain maturity. Flowers produces on a tall, six foot stalk. Flowers highly scented. Cannot tolerate freezing temperatures. Makes an interesting container plant.