Broad-Leaved Grass Tree
(Xanthorrhoea fulva)
Broad-Leaved Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea fulva)
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Scott W. Gavins
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Photo by: Scott W. Gavins | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Scott W. Gavins | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2023-09-10T13:41:22-07:00 |























Estimated Native Range
Summary
Xanthorrhoea fulva, commonly known as the Broad-leaved Grass Tree, is a perennial herb native to coastal heathlands and sclerophyll forests in New South Wales and Queensland, Australia. It is a trunkless species that grows from underground stems, reaching a height of up to 3 feet (1 meter). The leaves of Xanthorrhoea fulva are blue-green or blue-grey, with a unique depressed cross-section, and can grow up to 3 feet long. From August to October, it produces striking flower spikes up to 6 feet (2 meters) tall, with small, creamy white flowers that are attractive to a variety of pollinators.
The Broad-leaved Grass Tree is valued for its drought tolerance and fire resistance, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings in regions with similar climates to its native habitat. It is also used in cultivation for its unique foliage and architectural form. Xanthorrhoea fulva prefers well-drained, sandy soils and thrives in full sun to part shade. While it is slow-growing, it is long-lived and requires minimal maintenance once established. It is not commonly affected by diseases, but overwatering can lead to root rot.CC BY-SA 4.0
The Broad-leaved Grass Tree is valued for its drought tolerance and fire resistance, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings in regions with similar climates to its native habitat. It is also used in cultivation for its unique foliage and architectural form. Xanthorrhoea fulva prefers well-drained, sandy soils and thrives in full sun to part shade. While it is slow-growing, it is long-lived and requires minimal maintenance once established. It is not commonly affected by diseases, but overwatering can lead to root rot.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 6-15 feet
- Width: 2-4 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Coastal heathlands and sclerophyll forests in New South Wales and Queensland, Australia
Other Names
Common Names: Coastal Grass-tree
Scientific Names: , Xanthorrhoea fulva, Xanthorrhoea resinosa subsp. fulva,
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