Cabbage Tree
Cordyline australis
Common Name: Cabbage Tree
Genus: Cordyline
Species: australis
Category: Non Hardy Perennials
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Has interesting foliage, Has fragrant flowers/foliage, A good architectural plant
| Hardiness: Half-Hardy | Height: 10.00 m (1000 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade | Spread: 4.00 m (400 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen | Flower Colour: White |
| Foliage Colour: Green | Flowering Period: July & August |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained
This popular palm-like tree has arching, lance shaped, light green leaves retained throughout the year. Mature trees produce dramatic white flower spikes that smell exquisite. It's an ideal focal point plant for a sunny protected border patio or for the exotic garden. It is also faster growing than the varieties with coloured foliage. In frost-prone areas it's best grown inside a warm greenhouse or conservatory.
Garden Care: In spring when new growth appears and all danger of hard frosts has passed cut back frost-damaged branches to just above the newly formed shoots.
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