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Nolina hibernica (Beargrass tree)
1 hour care
per year
per year
6m
Max height
Max height
2m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Nolina hibernica
Other names
Beargrass tree, Bear grass tree, Nolina siberica, Nolina 'La Siberica', Nolina 'La Sibirica', Nolina 'La Siberia'
Genus
Nolina Nolina
Species
N. hibernica - N. hibernica is an evergreen perennial slowly forming a stout, tree-like stem bearing a dense rosette of strap-like, light green leaves. A large, conical panicle of small, white to pale yellow flowers bloom on mature plants in summer
Nolina hibernica is: Evergreen
Habit
Single stemmed palm, cycad or tree
Flower
Pale-yellow, White in Summer
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects , Thrips Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects , Thrips
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower spikes.
Propagation
Sow seed at 18-21C in spring. Separate offsets in spring.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Nolina hibernica (Beargrass tree) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Desert garden/Xeriscaping, Drought Tolerant, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, gritty soil in full sun. Hardy down to -15C (0F). Drought tolerant once established. Dislikes excessive winter wet.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Nolina hibernica
Other names
Beargrass tree, Bear grass tree, Nolina siberica, Nolina 'La Siberica', Nolina 'La Sibirica', Nolina 'La Siberia'
Genus
Nolina Nolina
Species
N. hibernica - N. hibernica is an evergreen perennial slowly forming a stout, tree-like stem bearing a dense rosette of strap-like, light green leaves. A large, conical panicle of small, white to pale yellow flowers bloom on mature plants in summer
Native to
Mexico
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Single stemmed palm, cycad or tree
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Colour
Flower
Pale-yellow, White in Summer
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects , Thrips
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower spikes.
Propagation
Sow seed at 18-21C in spring. Separate offsets in spring.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Nolina hibernica (Beargrass tree) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Desert garden/Xeriscaping, Drought Tolerant, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, gritty soil in full sun. Hardy down to -15C (0F). Drought tolerant once established. Dislikes excessive winter wet.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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