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Grass trees (Xanthorrhoea)
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Succulent
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Attributes of Grass trees
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
15 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Grass trees
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Asparagus and allies
Family
Asphodel
Genus
Grass trees
Distribution of Grass trees
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Distribution Map of Grass trees
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
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How to Grow and Care for Grass trees
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Grass trees requires a sunny position with well-draining soil and benefits from occasional watering during dry periods. They tolerate a wide range of temperatures but prefer a mild climate. Pests like scale and mealybugs can pose challenges, and they are sensitive to root disturbance. Seasonally, grass trees needs little maintenance but may require protection from frost in winter and less water in cooler months.
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8 most common species：
Austral grass tree
Austral grass tree is a perennial tree native to Australia. Its resin is often used to make lacquer for furniture. Its scientific name, Xanthorrhoea australis, is derived from the Ancient Greek word that means “yellow resin,” in reference to the yellow resin that flows from the tree.
Australian grass tree
Australian grass tree appears like a tree with large bunches of grass-like leaves growing from its center. These leaves are highly flammable, but the tree itself can withstand fire. Banding on the trunk from new growth reveals both the age of the tree and the number of fires the tree has survived.
Grass tree
Grass tree is an iconic Australian perennial with a distinctive tall, woody trunk and grass-like, bluish-green foliage. Its crown of rough-textured leaves arises from a slow-growing, stout stem, which also bears the remarkable feature of a large, spear-like flower spike covered in small, creamy-white blossoms. Adapted to thrive in open forest environments, grass tree has evolved to be fire-tolerant, with its growth habit aiding recovery and survival amidst natural bushfires.
Forest grasstree
Forest grasstree is a perennial, slow-growing Australian grass-tree with a stout, woody trunk and a crown of long, narrow, grass-like leaves. Its pronounced fire resilience is showcased by its ability to sprout after bushfires, with a distinctive blackened trunk. This species is topped by a tall, dramatic flower spike, which attracts a variety of nectar-feeding birds and insects.
Bottlebrush Grasstree
Bottlebrush Grasstree is an iconic Australian grass tree with a distinctive tuft of long, narrow leaves crowning a stout, slowly growing trunk. Its striking feature is a tall flower spike that emerges above the foliage, bearing white to cream flowers that attract various pollinators. Adapted to survive in poor soil and fire-prone landscapes, bottlebrush Grasstree thrives under harsh sun exposure, requiring little water once established.
Small grass-tree
Small grass-tree is a perennial Australian native with a grassy, tufted appearance and no visible trunk. This small species thrives in open forests and heathland, adapting to well-drained, sandy soils. Its slender, wiry leaves form a dense clump, and it boasts a striking, singular spike of creamy-yellow flowers that emerge above the foliage, offering a stark contrast against the greenery.
Xanthorrhoea fulva
Xanthorrhoea fulva is a striking Australian native, featuring a robust trunk with a grass-like tuft sprouting from its peak. Its foliage is often a lush green, forming a dense crown. The plant thrives in its preferred sandy soils, with sun exposure stimulating its iconic tall flower spikes, which beckon pollinators and admirers alike.
Xanthorrhoea latifolia
Xanthorrhoea latifolia is an iconic Australian native characterized by its thick, grass-like leaves that fan dramatically from a central stem. It produces a striking flower spike that can reach several meters in height, adorned with tiny, creamy-white blossoms. This resilient species thrives in sandy soils, often in coastal heathlands, where it is adapted to survive frequent bushfires.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Grass trees
Xanthorrhoea
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Succulent
Key Facts About Grass trees
Feedback
Attributes of Grass trees
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
15 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Grass trees
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Monocotyledons Order
Asparagus and allies Family
Asphodel Genus
Grass trees Distribution of Grass trees
Feedback
Distribution Map of Grass trees
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Grass trees
Feedback
Grass trees requires a sunny position with well-draining soil and benefits from occasional watering during dry periods. They tolerate a wide range of temperatures but prefer a mild climate. Pests like scale and mealybugs can pose challenges, and they are sensitive to root disturbance. Seasonally, grass trees needs little maintenance but may require protection from frost in winter and less water in cooler months.
Exploring the Grass trees Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Austral grass tree
Austral grass tree is a perennial tree native to Australia. Its resin is often used to make lacquer for furniture. Its scientific name, Xanthorrhoea australis, is derived from the Ancient Greek word that means “yellow resin,” in reference to the yellow resin that flows from the tree.
Australian grass tree
Australian grass tree appears like a tree with large bunches of grass-like leaves growing from its center. These leaves are highly flammable, but the tree itself can withstand fire. Banding on the trunk from new growth reveals both the age of the tree and the number of fires the tree has survived.
Grass tree
Grass tree is an iconic Australian perennial with a distinctive tall, woody trunk and grass-like, bluish-green foliage. Its crown of rough-textured leaves arises from a slow-growing, stout stem, which also bears the remarkable feature of a large, spear-like flower spike covered in small, creamy-white blossoms. Adapted to thrive in open forest environments, grass tree has evolved to be fire-tolerant, with its growth habit aiding recovery and survival amidst natural bushfires.
Forest grasstree
Forest grasstree is a perennial, slow-growing Australian grass-tree with a stout, woody trunk and a crown of long, narrow, grass-like leaves. Its pronounced fire resilience is showcased by its ability to sprout after bushfires, with a distinctive blackened trunk. This species is topped by a tall, dramatic flower spike, which attracts a variety of nectar-feeding birds and insects.
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More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
80+ scholars in botany and gardening
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