small grass-tree
Namesmall grass-tree
Species NameXanthorrhoea minor
Common NameSmall Grass-tree
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)40
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresfibrous trunk (formed from old leaf bases), prominent flowering spikes
Foliage TypeGrass-like, stiff, linear
Height (cm)70
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesStriking white flowering spikes, characteristic of Australian grass-trees, indicating a mature specimen.
Description
This image displays several tall, dense white flowering spikes of a small grass-tree, likely Xanthorrhoea minor, growing in its natural Australian habitat. The plant is not cultivated as a bonsai, but its upright growth habit is evident. The background shows other native vegetation under a clear blue sky.
