Xanthorrhoea Species, Spear Grass Tree

Xanthorrhoea resinosa

Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Xanthorrhoea (zan-thor-ROH-ee-uh)
Species
resinosa (res-in-OH-suh)
Synonym
Xanthorrhoea hastile
Xanthorrhoea resinifera
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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(Zone 10a) | January 2004 | neutral

This species of grass-tree is found mainly in New South Wales and eastern Victoria, where it grows in wet heathy plains. It is true that ...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | January 2004 | neutral

THis is another treeless grass tree from N Australia. This one has a nice habit and looks like a healthy, almost agave-like clump of sti...Read More

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