Nolina longifolia (Mexican Grass Tree )

Nolina longifolia (Mexican Grass Tree) creamy white flower spike rising above dark green thin leaves
Nolina longifolia (Mexican Grass Tree) creamy white flower spike emerging from a cluster of thin leaves

Botanical names: Nolina longifolia, Dasylirion longifolium, Beaucarnea longifolia

Common name: Mexican Grass Tree

Family: Asparagaceae    (Formerly:Dracaenaceae / Liliaceae / Agavaceae)

Subfamily: Nolinoideae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9a-11

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Nolina longifolia is a trunk-forming species (somewhat resembling a Beaucarnea recurvata) that with age becomes multi-stemmed, with each trunk reaching up to 10' in height. Topping off each trunk is a head of strap-like foliage.

Similar plants: Nolina longifolia (Mexican Grass Tree )


Nolina longifolia (Mexican Grass Tree) yellow flower spike reaching upward toward clear blue sky background
Nolina longifolia (Mexican Grass Tree) tower of small yellow flowers extending above narrow green grass blades.
Nolina longifolia (Mexican Grass Tree) cream flower close up showing many small clustered floral parts
Nolina longifolia (Mexican Grass Tree) cream flower cluster with many individual small round buds and petals
Nolina longifolia (Mexican Grass Tree) creamy white flower cluster in a close up view
Nolina longifolia (Mexican Grass Tree) creamy white flower cluster branching out into many tiny buds
Nolina longifolia (Mexican Grass Tree) with white flower spikes and long thin green leaves
Nolina longifolia (Mexican Grass Tree) with tall white flower spikes rising above narrow green leaves


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