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Xanthorrhoea glauca

freakypalmguy

By freakypalmguy
in TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

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freakypalmguy Grand Master

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Hi all,

I have been trying to find a source for seeds of an Australian native, Xanthorrhoea glauca (one of the Australian grass trees if you are not familiar). I've grown X. preissii from seed but would really like to get my paws on some glauca. I've searched the internet with no luck. Does anyone know of a source for these? I've been looking for a couple years with no luck. I found one place on Aussie Ebay, but he won't ship them here.

Any help appreciated,

Matt

Matt in Temecula, CA

Hot and dry in the summer, cold with light frost in the winter. Halfway between the desert and ocean

freakypalmguy Grand Master

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Hi Matt,

Contact

Bruce Ironmonger if you have not already - he might know a source.

Happy hunting,

George Sparkman

Cycads-n-Palms.com

Thank you George, I PM'ed him about a year ago and he did not have a source.

I was hoping that one of our Australian members might be able to point me in the right direction. Anyone?

Matt

Matt in Temecula, CA

Hot and dry in the summer, cold with light frost in the winter. Halfway between the desert and ocean

sur4z Grand Master

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Matt-

I was interested in this plant a couple of years ago and while I don't have my research, I think I remember reading the Australian government was going to stop allowing the exporting of these plants at some point...that point may be now. Any way try this site

http://www.dicksonia.ie/Xanthorrhoea_glauca.429.0.html

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sur4z Grand Master

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sur4z Grand Master

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here's another link

http://www.grasstree.com/

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Cycadcenter Experienced

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Yes, It's now illegal to harvest plants from the wild except under a salvage permit which is pretty well impossible to get, so now you just see hundreds of dead grasstrees where they have been bulldosed for roads etc.

It is also very illegal to collect the seeds without a collection permit, the hoops you have to jump through to get this is also nearly impossible.

If you happen to have one in your garden you have to get an Artificial Propagation permit before you can propagate and sell the seeds/plants.

If you are a farmer and have them on your own property you can't collect the seeds as they are probably in a red zone on a land use map.

If you go to export them you will need an EPA permit from Canberra.

BTW you are looking at a six figure fine if caught doing any of the above things in Queensland.

The best idea I have is to contact Lotusland as they have a large one in the parking lot which maybe will flower soon.

Bruce

Now living the life in Childers, Queensland.

freakypalmguy Grand Master

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Yes, It's now illegal to harvest plants from the wild except under a salvage permit which is pretty well impossible to get, so now you just see hundreds of dead grasstrees where they have been bulldosed for roads etc.

It is also very illegal to collect the seeds without a collection permit, the hoops you have to jump through to get this is also nearly impossible.

If you happen to have one in your garden you have to get an Artificial Propagation permit before you can propagate and sell the seeds/plants.

If you are a farmer and have them on your own property you can't collect the seeds as they are probably in a red zone on a land use map.

If you go to export them you will need an EPA permit from Canberra.

BTW you are looking at a six figure fine if caught doing any of the above things in Queensland.

The best idea I have is to contact Lotusland as they have a large one in the parking lot which maybe will flower soon.

Bruce

Holy cow. Thank you for the response Bruce, I guess that explains all my troubles. I'll have to look into the Lotusland lead.

And thank you Sur4z for the info and great habitat shot.

Matt in Temecula, CA

Hot and dry in the summer, cold with light frost in the winter. Halfway between the desert and ocean

Succulentum Rising Star

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I'll be interrested too

jean-bernard

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Al in Kona Grand Master

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There are Xanthorrhoea (Australian Grass Trees) growing in Hawaii but I have no idea which species they are. I think they also have some growing at the LA Arboretum in Arcadia, CA. Not sure about Huntington Gardens in San Marino, CA. Perhaps some of you Southern Californians can comment on that.

Here are 2-pics of one growing in our garden.

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Hawaii Island (Big Island), leeward coast, 19 degrees N. latitude, south Kona mauka at approx. 380m (1,250 ft.) and about 1.6 km (1-mile) upslope from ocean.

 

No record of a hurricane passing over this island (yet!).  

Summer maximum rainfall - variable averaging 900-1150mm (35-45") - Perfect drainage on black volcanic rocky soil.  

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freakypalmguy Grand Master

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There are Xanthorrhoea (Australian Grass Trees) growing in Hawaii but I have no idea which species they are. I think they also have some growing at the LA Arboretum in Arcadia, CA. Not sure about Huntington Gardens in San Marino, CA. Perhaps some of you Southern Californians can comment on that.

Here are 2-pics of one growing in our garden.

That's a beauty Al. Is that the first time it has flowered? Have you collected any seed from it? Most that I have seen are Xanthorrhoea preissii which is the most common. Do you remember where you got yours from?

Matt

Matt in Temecula, CA

Hot and dry in the summer, cold with light frost in the winter. Halfway between the desert and ocean

Al in Kona Grand Master

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There are Xanthorrhoea (Australian Grass Trees) growing in Hawaii but I have no idea which species they are. I think they also have some growing at the LA Arboretum in Arcadia, CA. Not sure about Huntington Gardens in San Marino, CA. Perhaps some of you Southern Californians can comment on that.

Here are 2-pics of one growing in our garden.

That's a beauty Al. Is that the first time it has flowered? Have you collected any seed from it? Most that I have seen are Xanthorrhoea preissii which is the most common. Do you remember where you got yours from?

Matt

Matt - yes this is the first time it has flowered. I got the tiny seedling plant free many years ago when the county was giving away two free seedling trees on an Arbor Day giveaway to county residents. No, I've not collected any seeds from it - actually don't even know how or what to look for or when they might be mature. Anyone in Cali or Australia know anything about seeds on this plant?

Hawaii Island (Big Island), leeward coast, 19 degrees N. latitude, south Kona mauka at approx. 380m (1,250 ft.) and about 1.6 km (1-mile) upslope from ocean.

 

No record of a hurricane passing over this island (yet!).  

Summer maximum rainfall - variable averaging 900-1150mm (35-45") - Perfect drainage on black volcanic rocky soil.  

Nice sunsets!

ariscott Grand Master

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I know Clayton grows them from seeds (the blue one), so it might be worth contacting him to inquiry about seeds??

Regards, Ari :)

Ari & Scott

Darwin, NT, Australia

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freakypalmguy Grand Master

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I know Clayton grows them from seeds (the blue one), so it might be worth contacting him to inquiry about seeds??

Regards, Ari :)

Thank you Ari, I appreciate it.

Matt

Matt in Temecula, CA

Hot and dry in the summer, cold with light frost in the winter. Halfway between the desert and ocean

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Alex-v Collaborator

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I am very excited to have recently sprouted seeds Xanthorrhoea glauca

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freakypalmguy Grand Master

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Excellent Alex, looks like it's growing well.

Matt

Matt in Temecula, CA

Hot and dry in the summer, cold with light frost in the winter. Halfway between the desert and ocean

DoomsDave Grand Master

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Hi Matt:

The Hoopers in La Habra have a big grass tree in their front yard, a Xan of some kind.

I can get you a picture, and if it's something you're interested in, just come and visit them. I have a baby from their daddy/mommy, which I want to keep, but I'm sure they've got other seedlings.

They're not fast, though.

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I have a seedling from Mr. Hooper plant and have always wondered what variety it is. If you have chance Dave can you take a picture and post it?

Thanks, Jeff

Jeff Rood

freakypalmguy Grand Master

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Thank you Dave, I would be very interested to find out which grass tree he has. I'd given up trying to acquire X. glauca. I'd love to see a picture also.

Matt

Matt in Temecula, CA

Hot and dry in the summer, cold with light frost in the winter. Halfway between the desert and ocean

rprimbs Mentor

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I remember Maurice Levin with A&A Cycads imported some a few years ago. They were pricey but they all sold quickly.

Alex-v Collaborator

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Excellent Alex, looks like it's growing well.

Matt

Thanks Matt. I hope they continue on the right way.

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