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Mexican Grass Tree
Dasylirion longissimum (D. quadrangulatum)(D. longissima)
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The Mexican Grass Tree adds beauty and texture to the landscape with its numerous, long, narrow leaves that shimmer in the breeze and the light.
Dasylirion longissimum may look like a large grass but the very thin, grey-green leaves are rigid and long, measuring 4-6 ft. by ¼ inch wide. The wiry leaves radiate outward from the crown symmetrically, creating a finely textured, sculptural appearance that fits perfectly in a mid-century modern garden design, desert garden, or even a formal garden. Exceptional in either xeric or tropical landscapes, this amazing accent plant is also mesmerizing in containers.
Over time, Dasylirion longissimum will slowly develop a large woody trunk that reaches 10 ft. tall with a 6-8 ft. crown. Creamy white flowers on 10 ft. tall flower spikes appear on older, mature plants in summer but may not flower every year.
The Mexican Grass Tree is a long-lived, dense-leaved, evergreen succulent that tolerates heat and drought and requires little maintenance, just be sure to plant with enough space for it to reach its full size.
Add grace and symmetry to your garden today with Dasylirion longissimum. The architectural appeal of this fascinating, finely textured Mexican Grass Tree is sure to be a favorite in your landscape.
How tall and wide does a Mexican Grass Tree grow?
It can reach 8–12 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide, with a narrow trunk topped by a globe of arching, thread-like leaves that create a striking, textural silhouette.
When does the Mexican Grass Tree bloom?
Mature plants produce tall flower spikes up to 10–15 feet high in summer, covered with tiny white flowers that attract pollinators.
What kind of sunlight and soil does it prefer?
It thrives in full sun and well-drained, sandy or rocky soil. It’s ideal for desert, modern, or Mediterranean landscapes and tolerates heat, wind, and poor soil conditions.
How much water does it need?
Water deeply but infrequently. Once established, it’s extremely drought-tolerant and thrives in dry conditions with minimal supplemental watering.
Seasonality
Mature height
6-15 ft.
Mature Width
6-8 ft.
Sun exposure
Watering
Low
Grows Well in Zones
Flowering Season
Attracts Wildlife
Bees
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