Xanthorrhoea australis

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Xanthorrhoea australis, commonly known as the Grass-Tree or Blackboy Tree, is an Australian native grown for its interesting form and foliage. The fine and grass-like foliage is bright green and as it ages, it forms a skirt of dead leaves. These can easily be removed to reveal the dark, near black trunk. It often grows as a branched tree to about 5 m tall and 3 m wide. Xanthorrhoea australis is well suited to including in a mixed planting, pool gardens, or for complementing modern architecture.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	5.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses:	Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Some
Growth rate	Medium
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Xanthorrhoea australis Details

Xanthorrhoea australis, commonly known as the Grass-Tree or Blackboy Tree, is an Australian native grown for its interesting form and foliage. The fine and grass-like foliage is bright green and as it ages, it forms a skirt of dead leaves. These can easily be removed to reveal the dark, near black trunk. It often grows as a branched tree to about 5 m tall and 3 m wide. Best performance with this plant is achieved when it is grown in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of extended dry periods, moderate frost, and poor soils but will not cope with heavy and wet soils. Xanthorrhoea australis is commonly grown as a specimen where something unusual yet attractive is required. It is also well suited to including in a mixed planting, pool gardens, or for complementing modern architecture.