Forest Grasstree
NameForest Grasstree
Species NameXanthorrhoea glauca
Common NameForest Grasstree
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)80
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresthick trunk, charred bark, rough texture, single trunk
Foliage Typegrass-like leaves
Height (cm)180
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoorly visible due to dead foliage and ground cover
Notable FeaturesRemarkable resilience to bushfire, evidenced by the charred trunk and healthy new growth. Its unique growth habit with a central trunk and radiating, grass-like foliage is highly distinctive.
Description
This robust Australian grasstree features a thick, charred trunk, indicative of its resilience to bushfire, topped with a dense crown of long, slender green foliage. The specimen stands upright in its natural habitat, showcasing the unique growth habit of its species.
