Nolina longifolia (Mexican Grass Tree )

Nolina longifolia (Mexican Grass Tree) creamy white flower spike rising above dark green 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: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersPalm or palm-like plant

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) cream flower close up showing many small clustered floral parts
Nolina longifolia (Mexican Grass Tree) creamy white flower cluster in a close up view
Nolina longifolia (Mexican Grass Tree) with white flower spikes and long thin green leaves


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