CORDYLINE australis

Commonly known as New Zealand cabbage palm

Green

Further Reading....

Cordyline - Growing Guide

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

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Specimens £37.50 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

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

Collect Only

20 Litre

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Evergreen - arching, lance-shaped to linear 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) -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Bird friendly