Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 10 California nurseries to serve the wholesale landscape and nursery industries throughout the Western United States and beyond.
Plant Type: Grasses and Grass-Like
Evergreen-Deciduous: Evergreen
Overall Mature Size: Medium
Also Grown As: Bush
Mature Height & Spread: 2-3' x 3-4'
Natural Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping
Native To: South Africa
Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water: Medium Water, Low Water
Flower Color: Inconspicuous
Bloom Time: Summer, Fall
Special Features: Cold Hardy / Deer Resistant / Desert Conditions / Drought Resistant / Hedge / Interesting Foliage / Screen / Seacoast Conditions / Shade Tolerant
Container Sizes: #1, #5, #15
Sunset Garden Zones: 8, 9, 14-24
USDA Hardiness Zone: 8-10
Chondropetalum tectorum is a clumping, grass-like Restio, native to South Africa. It features reed-like stems with ornamental, papery joints and produces small, brown flower clusters in the summer and fall. It is known for being deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, and adaptable to a wide range of conditions, including coastal exposure. Can be used as a screen or natural, unpruned hedge.
Chondropetalum tectorum is a clumping, grass-like Restio, native to South Africa. It features reed-like stems with ornamental, papery joints and produces small, brown flower clusters in the summer and fall. It is known for being deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, and adaptable to a wide range of conditions, including coastal exposure. Can be used as a screen or natural, unpruned hedge.
