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Cordyline australis, New Zealand’s iconic Cabbage Tree, brings instant drama and elegant structure to gardens across Aotearoa. If you want to buy Cordyline australis for your landscape, you’ll enjoy a hardy, low-maintenance plant that creates a tropical effect, withstands wind and coastal conditions, and thrives in a wide variety of soils. Its striking, sword-like foliage and sculptural trunk make it a favourite for both residential and commercial plantings. At our nursery, you’ll find healthy, robust Cordyline australis specimens ready for planting, whether you’re rejuvenating your garden, starting a new design project, or simply want to add a touch of native flair.

Cordyline australis

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Cordyline australis, also known as the Cabbage Tree or tī kōuka, is a hardy and iconic New Zealand native. It features long, sword-like green leaves and scented spring flowers that attract birds. Ideal for coastal, rural, and urban landscapes, this low-maintenance tree adds height, texture, and native charm to any garden.

Cordyline australis

Suited to regions:
All regions
Plant type:
Trees
Height:
8.00 m
Spread:
3.00 m
Flowering time:
Spring
Tolerances:
Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:
Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:
Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian

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Why Choose Cordyline australis?

Cordyline australis is beloved for its versatility and resilience. Easy to grow, it’s well-suited to both urban and rural environments. Its upright habit provides architectural height and year-round greenery. As the plant matures, the foliage forms a dense, rounded canopy atop the trunk, offering a distinctive silhouette that’s instantly recognisable. In spring and summer, Cordyline australis produces sweetly perfumed flower panicles that attract native birds and pollinators, followed by small berries.

Ideal Uses for Cordyline australis

Whether you’re planting as a single accent or using it in mass plantings for windbreaks or privacy screens, Cordyline australis stands out. It’s excellent for coastal gardens, urban courtyards, rural shelter belts, and even container plantings. Cordyline australis pairs beautifully with other Cordyline varieties, like Cordyline Red Star or Cordyline albertii, for striking colour and texture contrasts. You can also combine Cabbage Trees with flowering shrubs or bold trees such as Magnolia soulangeana Susan or Acer 'Sienna Glen' for layered interest.

How to Plant and Care for Cordyline australis

When you buy Cordyline australis, you’re investing in an exceptionally tough plant. Plant in full sun to light shade, in well-drained soil. Water regularly after planting—once established, Cordyline australis tolerates periods of drought. Cold hardy and wind resistant, it’s well-suited to exposed sites. Prune spent leaves and flower stalks for a tidy appearance. For more vibrant garden compositions, consider planting varieties such as Cordyline 'Raspberry Fountain' or Cordyline Lime Fountain nearby.

Explore More Cordyline Options

If you’re looking to broaden your planting palette, our nursery also offers striking alternatives like Cordyline Broadsword, renowned for its bold foliage, and other architectural trees including Taxodium distichum Cascade Falls, Alnus rubra, and Cornus florida 'Old Gold'. Mix and match for a landscape that’s both unique and resilient.