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CORDYLINE australis

Commonly known as New Zealand cabbage palm

Green
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Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each 

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
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Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
Specimens £40.00 each 

Delivery Information Available Early Spring 2022
plant size comparison icon 7.5 to 10 Litre
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Collect Only - Unfortunately this plant is too big to be sent by courier
It can only be purchased direct from the nursery.
to £95.00 each 

Delivery Information Collect Only
plant size comparison icon 20 Litre
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  • Evergreen - arching leaves 30-90cm (12-36in) long.
  • Height - 3-10m (10-33ft)
  • Spread - 1-4m (3-13ft)
  • Tree - palm-like tree branching sparingly with age. Mature trees produce tiny flowers followed by white or blue-tinted berries
  • 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
  • Additional Features - Architectural interest -
  • Good to know - 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 fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape - Panicles - - broad panicles 1m (39in), or more across
  • Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - slightly back from the sea with more shelter
  • Sub-tropical / mediterranean
  • Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
  • Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
  • Leaf shape - Lanceolate - see photos above
  • Linear
  • Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
  • Seasonal Interest - Summer -
  • Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
  • Wildlife - Bee friendly -
  • Bird friendly
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Cordyline - Growing Guide

Buy Varieties of CORDYLINE australis

CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'

CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'  >


Commonly known as: Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm.
Striking bronzy red
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Multibuy Any 3+ £12.00 each
£15.00 each 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant
Also Large £40.00 each 
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Available again from March 2022 - New stock in early spring.

CORDYLINE australis 'Southern Splendour'

CORDYLINE australis 'Southern Splendour'  >


Commonly known as: Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm.
Dark grey-green leaves with bright pink margins. A striking contrast
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Multibuy Any 3+ £12.00 each
£15.00 each 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant

CORDYLINE australis 'Torbay Dazzler' AWARD

CORDYLINE australis 'Torbay Dazzler'  >


Commonly known as: Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm.
Cream striped sword-like leaves. Needs a well drained soil in full sun with shelter
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Multibuy Any 3+ £12.00 each
£15.00 each 
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CORDYLINE australis 'Torbay Red' AWARD

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Commonly known as: Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm.
Purple foliage with greenish red central veining of leaves
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Specimen only £45.00 each 

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