About

A large, evergreen shrub or small tree from New Zealand (North Island) with pinnate leaves composed of glossy, mid-green leaflets with rounded teeth and dense, bottlebrush-like racemes of small, white flowers in late spring. A handsome and architectural plant for a mild garden or sheltered border.

About the genus

Xanthorrhoea is a genus containing species of varied habit, from compact perennials to larger woody plants. Members are valued in horticulture for their flowers, foliage, or overall form and are found in diverse habitats worldwide

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.