Xanthorrhoea - grass tree

Xanthorrhoea johnsonii and sp.- grass tree

DESCRIPTION:  Large tuft of long slender grass that over time develops a hollow thick trunk. Plants in flower send up a very tall green spike that opens into cream flowers, and dries to deep brown.
USE IN: Rockeries, landscape gardens and container planting. Waterwise and dry gardens. Grass tree or blackboy is a uniquely Australian plant, hardy and ideal used as an accent plant. Very architectural.
LOCATION: Plant in well drained soil in a full sun position in the garden. Grass trees will tolerate part shade. Avoid too much humidity as it can encourage the development of fungus in a sheltered spot.
CARE: Take care not to plant the crown of the plant below the soil level. Mulch and water only as required, drought tolerant once established.
HEIGHT & WIDTH:  2m H x 1.5 m W.
YOUR PLANTS: These plants are tubestock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide