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Grass Tree - Xanthorrhoea glauca
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Grass Tree Xanthorrhoea glauca
Few specimens carry the cultural and visual authority of Xanthorrhoea glauca. A living emblem of the Australian landscape, advanced-stock Grass Trees arrive with decades of character already formed, commanding presence that no newly planted specimen can replicate.
Why Grass Tree
Architectural Form: Sculptural, tufted crown atop a darkened, textured trunk that reads as art in any landscape composition.
Extreme Longevity: Among the longest-lived plants available; a specimen purchase is a generational investment in a property's character.
Drought Resilience: Evolved for harsh Australian conditions, requiring minimal intervention once established.
Instant Maturity: Advanced stock represents decades of natural growth, delivering scale and gravitas from day one.
Low Maintenance: Demands little beyond appropriate drainage and full sun, making it ideal for prestige low-maintenance landscapes.
Ideal Applications
Prestige Residential: A singular specimen placed as a focal point anchors a property with unmistakable native character.
Commercial & Civic Landscapes: Scaled planting of advanced Grass Trees delivers a bold, distinctly Australian identity to public and corporate projects.
Coastal & Dry Landscapes: Performs with authority in exposed, low-rainfall sites where lesser species struggle.
Contemporary Native Design: Pairs with ornamental grasses, low groundcovers, and feature stone for refined, modern native compositions.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 3–5m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer, avoiding frost periods
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained sandy or rocky soils; tolerates poor soils; drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water lightly every 2–3 weeks during the first year to assist root establishment, taking care not to overwater as this can cause root rot. Avoid disturbing the root zone and do not mulch directly against the base of the plant.
Plant Details
Height: 3–5m
Width: 1–2m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Eastern Australia (New South Wales and Queensland)
Flower Colour: White
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
