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Looking for cordyline fruticosa nz for sale? Known for their vibrant foliage and impressive tropical flair, cordyline fruticosa is a top choice for Kiwi gardeners seeking to add year-round colour to their landscapes. Cordylines are hardy, architectural shrubs that thrive in a variety of New Zealand climates, making them just as at home in subtropical Auckland as in coastal Canterbury. Whether you want a dramatic statement plant for your garden or a stand-out container specimen for your patio, the cordyline fruticosa is the ideal solution.

Cordyline australis trees growing as a cluster.

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.

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
Cordyline stricta plants growing in their native setting.

Cordyline stricta

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Cordyline stricta, commonly known as the Slender Palm Lily, features narrow, strap like, green leaves held on upright stems which gives a very lush appearance. It typically grows to 3 m tall and spreads 2 m wide. Cordyline stricta is a great plant for adding height to plantings in narrow or confined spaces, maintaining in a container, including in tropical plantings, adding as an interesting feature to mixed plantings, or for planting around living areas.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Trees
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Garden uses: Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
Cordyline australis 'Red Star' plants with fabulous dark red-purple foliage.

Cordyline 'Red Star'

Cordyline 'Red Star' is a popular evergreen plant renowned for its striking, deep red, sword-like leaves, which add a strong architectural form to...

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Cordyline albertii (Variegated Cabbage Tree) is a striking evergreen tree admired for its bold green leaves edged with creamy white variegation. This...

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Cordyline Electric Star

Cordyline 'Electric Star' is a vibrant evergreen plant admired for its bold mix of green, cream, and pink tones that create striking year round...

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Cordyline 'Broadsword' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.

Cordyline Broadsword

Cordyline 'Broadsword' is a smaller variety of the commonly known Cabbage Tree, and features broad, bright green leaves held on a small tree. It...

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Cordyline Showoff with green foliage growing by a shop against a black wall.

Cordyline Showoff

Cordyline 'Showoff' is a vibrant, clump-forming variety renowned for its striking, variegated foliage in pink, red, and green, which adds instant...

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Cordyline Lime Fountain

Cordyline 'Lime Foutain' is a fresh and vibrant evergreen plant admired for its bright lime green foliage and graceful fountain like form. The...

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Cordyline Jade Fountain

Cordyline 'Jade Fountain' is a graceful evergreen plant admired for its arching jade green foliage and elegant fountain like form. The soft flowing...

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Westringia fruticosa

Westringia fruticosa, commonly known as Coastal Rosemary, is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub. It features narrow, grey-green leaves held densely on...

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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics...

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Why Choose Cordyline fruticosa?

Cordyline fruticosa isn't just visually stunning; it's also versatile and easy to care for. With its glossy leaves that range from deep green to vibrant pinks, reds, and even purples, this plant adds a lush, tropical feel anywhere you plant it. It can grow up to three metres tall and is well-suited to both indoor and outdoor settings. Whether you’re searching for cordyline fruticosa nz for sale to brighten up a dull corner or to fill a larger landscaping project, you'll find this shrub is as practical as it is beautiful. For options in striking shades, you might consider Cordyline fruticosa Rubra or Cordyline fruticosa John Klass Red.

Planting and Care Tips

Buying cordyline fruticosa nz for sale is just the start. To help your new cordyline thrive, choose a spot with filtered sunlight or partial shade and plant in free-draining soil. Cordyline fruticosa prefers regular watering during dry spells but dislikes being waterlogged. Mulching and occasional feeding with a slow-release fertiliser will keep leaf colour vibrant throughout the seasons.

Cordylines are resilient against most garden pests and diseases, making them a low-maintenance addition to your space. In cooler regions, protect your cordyline from heavy frosts or plant them in pots to shift under cover as needed.

Popular Varieties to Shop in NZ

Looking for variety? We offer a range of Cordylines, each with its unique character and leaf colour palette. Check out our Cordyline fruticosa collection for classic forms, or browse options like Cordyline Showoff for a real conversation starter. For more upright, narrow-leaved varieties, our Cordyline stricta is another New Zealand favourite.

Transform Your Garden with Cordyline fruticosa

Adding cordyline fruticosa to your garden design brings lasting, low-fuss colour and form, perfect for modern and traditional landscapes alike. Whether mass-planted along a border, featured in a mixed shrub garden, or grown as a striking patio piece, cordyline fruticosa quickly becomes a standout favourite.

Browse our full range of cordyline fruticosa nz for sale and find the variety that best suits your style and space—your garden transformation starts here.


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