XANTHORRHOEA JOHNSONII Grass Tree. ‘BLACK BOY’
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XANTHORRHOEA JOHNSONII Info
Latin Name: Xanthorrhoea Johnsonnii
Common Name: ‘Black Boy’ Johnson’s Grass Tree,Northern Grass Tree
Native to: Australia.
Hardiness: Hardy down to -5. Will need winter protection if lower.
Growth Characteristics: Very slow growing, evergreen. Long, thin grass-like leaves. Beautifull black trunk. Tolerates coastal positions and drought when established.
Sunlight: Prefers full sun/ tolerates partial shade.
Exposure: Sheltered.
Soil: Well drained soil. Gritty
Moisture: Water sparingly.
Xanthorrhoea Johnsonii Grass Tree. ‘Black Boy’.
The Xanthorrhoea Johnsonii is a dramatic and spectacular species of grass tree native to Australia. Nicknamed ‘Black Boy’ the thickened trunks are black as a result of bush fires. The trunk is made up of a mass of old leaf bases held together by a natural resin and the centre is fibrous. During bushfires, the intense heat melts this resin and it oozes out and solidifies. A dense crown of thin but firm grass-like leaves top the trunk extending up to 3ft long and arching over it.
Slow growing, but extremely long lived, a tree with a 1m trunk will probably be around 100 years old.
Small white/cream honey scented flowers are produced on spectacular woody stalks which can reach up to 10ft tall.
This is a exceptionally beautiful and imposing plant which grow well in containers requiring little water and maintenance.
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