Dasylirion quadrangulatum (syn. longissimum)
Description:
Mexican grass tree is a spectacular plant from northeastern Mexico that, when mature, sports a foot wide trunk and a large sphere of long, stiff, square-edged, bluish green leaves. As a young plant it forms a dramatic mound of foliage for those dry, full sun locations.
Common Name: Mexican Grass Tree
Family: Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-11
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Hillsides and dry riverbeds of northeast Mexico.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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