Cordyline australis (Cabbage tree, Cabbage Palm, New Zealand Cabbage Palm, New Zealand Dragon Plant, Palm Lily)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Cordyline |
| Species | australis |
| Synonyms | Dracaena australis |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | New Zealand |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a to 9b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -5 to 1 |
| Temperature (°F) | 23 to 24 |
| Height | 1.8 m - 4.6 m |
| Spread | 0.9 m - 1.8 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Summer patio plants or as houseplants. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in moist, fertile, organically rich, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Keep soil consistently moist in summer but reduce waterings in winter. |
| Pests | Scale, spider mites and mealybugs. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Young plants won’t have a trunk, the cane-like trunk will grow over time. |
| Leaf Description | Stiletto-shaped, 7.5 cm long and 5 - 7.5 cm wide. |
| Colour Description | Leaves are grey-green. |
Photographs
Cordyline australis, Form.
Cordyline australis, Leaf.
Cordyline australis, Flower.
Cordyline australis 'Red Sensation'.
Cordyline australis 'Purple Tower'.
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