Cordyline Australis Cabbage Tree
Cordyline Australis Cabbage Tree
Introducing the Cordyline Australis, also known as the Cabbage Tree or New Zealand Cabbage Palm, a stunning addition to your garden that brings a touch of exotic elegance. With its slender trunk and long, sword-like leaves, this evergreen tree or shrub makes a striking statement. The leaves, ranging in colour from green to bronze or even reddish-purple, create a captivating visual contrast.
In the summer, the Cordyline Australis produces fragrant clusters of small, white to pale lilac flowers, attracting pollinators and adding a touch of charm to your garden. Following flowering, the tree can bear small, bluish to black berry-like fruits, further enhancing its appeal.
Hardy and adaptable, Cordyline Australis can thrive in a range of conditions and is well-suited for gardens in various climates. Whether grown as a magnificent standalone specimen, a focal point in your landscape, or as part of a mixed planting scheme, this Cabbage Tree adds a touch of tropical allure to your outdoor space. With its cultural significance and versatile uses, it's a plant that offers both aesthetic beauty and cultural depth to your garden setting.
At a glance
- Coastal specimen small tree or shrub
- A fragrant evergreen of architectural interest
- Evergreen plant that is hardy and can thrive in various climates
- Produces clusters of fragrant creamy white flowers
You will receive 1 x hardened off strong standard plug
Common Name | Cordyline |
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Plant Form | Plant Plug |
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Climate | Temperate |
Plant habitat | Salt tolerant |
Sunlight | Full sun, partial shade |
Watering | Medium |
Flowering period | Summer |
Flower Colour | Creamy-white |
Season of interest | Summer |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Hardiness Rating (RHS) | Hardy to -8 |
Soil type | Rich, well-drained soil. Humus-rich. Chalk, loam, sand |
Soil PH | Neutral |
Size | Height:10m, Spread: 3m |
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