Austral Grass-tree
NameAustral Grass-tree
Species NameXanthorrhoea australis
Common NameAustral Grass-tree
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)80
Container Typenone (natural habitat)
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresfibrous bark, thick trunk, dark coloration, charred appearance
Foliage Typegrass-like leaves
Height (cm)220
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Notable FeaturesUnique growth habit with a thick, fibrous trunk and a distinctive spherical foliage crown. Extremely slow-growing and long-lived, characteristic of Australian bushland, often showing resilience to fire.
Description
This specific Austral Grass-tree specimen features a robust, dark, fibrous trunk supporting a large, dense, spherical crown of long, thin, green leaves. It is a mature plant thriving in its natural bushland environment, surrounded by taller eucalyptus trees and native undergrowth.
