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Cordyline australis (Cabbage Tree)

Cabbage Tree, Cordyline australis, Cabbage Tree Plant, Cabbage Tree Cordyline, Cordyline Cabbage Tree, Dracaena australis, New Zealand Cabbage Tree, NZ Cabbage Tree, Australis Cordyline Plant

Cordyline australis, commonly known as the Cabbage Tree, grows with a solitary trunk and hosts rosettes of long and lush, dark green leaves. The foliage is complemented with cream coloured, fragrant flowers in spring as it grows to 8 m tall and 3 m wide. Cordyline australis is commonly grown as a specimen or planted in clusters. The simple form and great aesthetics of Cordyline australis allows it to blend with almost any planting.

Cordyline australis trees growing as a cluster.
The average plant height is 40 cm
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The average plant height is 100 cm
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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
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asCabbage Tree, Cordyline australis, Cabbage Tree Plant, Cabbage Tree Cordyline, Cordyline Cabbage Tree, Dracaena australis, New Zealand Cabbage Tree, NZ Cabbage Tree, Australis Cordyline Plant

Cordyline australis (Cabbage Tree) Details

Cordyline australis, commonly known as the Cabbage Tree, is a hardy, medium-sized, New Zealand native tree which is grown for its showy foliage. It grows with a solitary trunk and hosts rosettes of long and lush, dark green leaves. The foliage is complemented with cream coloured, fragrant flowers in spring which are followed by white-blue berries that attract birds. It will eventually reach 8 m tall and 3 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of coastal conditions, heavy and wet soils, dry periods, frost, and exposed positions. The Cabbage Tree is commonly grown as a specimen or planted in clusters. The simple form and great aesthetics of Cordyline australis allows it to blend with almost any planting.

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