Black gin (Kingia australis)

Black gin

Also known as: Kingia

Black gin (Kingia australis) is a slow-growing treelike plant that can live at least four hundred years. It has a striking appearance with flowers that bloom in bizarre round clusters at the end of long stems atop its trunk-like base. This Australian native is fibrous and was used in the past to make brooms and brushes.

Scientific classification

Species

Black gin (Kingia australis)

Palms, bullanocks, and allies

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Plant Type

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Care Guide for Black gin

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Pruning: Black gin resembles a grass tree and benefits from early spring pruning to remove dead foliage and shape the plant. Use clean tools, avoid heavy pruning, and trim old flower spikes. This practice promotes new growth, improves aesthetics, and helps prevent diseases.

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