CORDYLINE
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CORDYLINE
Commonly known as Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm
All make excellent architectural patio or pot plants. Some of the newer and more exotic leaf colours are best suited to the conservatory or greenhouse, at least over winter
Australis, the fast-growing New Zealand cabbage palm was indispensable to the Maoris to whom it was a source of food, textiles, anchor ropes, fishing lines, waterproof clothing and sandals.
It is an important wildlife plant supporting insects and birds in good berrying years.
Genus of about 20 species of evergreen shrubs or tree-like, woody-stemmed perennials, the larger ones resembling palms. They are found on open hillsides and in scrub and open forest in southeastern Asia and the Pacific, including Australasia.
Many of the plants grown as C. australis are probably hybrids with C. indivisa, the Mountain cabbage tree.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Architectural interest
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Good to know
Young plants make an excellent choice for a large container. Wildlife plant - nectar for insects and berries for birds, especially starlings. Syn. Dracaena australis. Can be grown as specimen plants in borders or as courtyard plants in warmer areas. Develops a branched crown after first flowering -
Pests & Diseases
Under glass - scale insects, red spider mites. -
Place of origin
New Zealand. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenArching leaves 30-90cm (12-36in) long.
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PaniclesBroad panicles 1m (39in), or more across
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Patio / pot plants
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Linear
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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TreePalm-like tree branching sparingly with age. Mature trees produce tiny flowers followed by white or blue-tinted berries
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)In colder areas bring younger plants into shelter or fleece-wrap for winterbring into protection or fleece-wrap in winter -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cordyline - Growing Guide
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