
Xanthorrhoea fulva
“Swamp Grass Tree”
GRASSTREE TO 1.5 METRES TALLTrunk-less grass-like plant with a slender, cream flower spike in late Winter and Spring. Attracts birds & adult butterflies. Reasonably fast growing. Many bush tucker uses, but if the ‘heart’ is cut out the tree will die.
Suitability | |
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Category | Grass Tree |
Family | Xanthorrhoeaceae |
Aspect | Full Sun |
Soil | Adaptable, Moist |
Habitat | Wetlands |
Features | |
Bush Food Plants, Butterfly Plants | |
Localities | |
Logan City, Lota, Manly, Manly West, Sunshine Coast district, Upper Brisbane Valley - Dry Sclerophyll Forest, Wynnum |