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CORDYLINE australis
Commonly known as New Zealand cabbage palm
Green
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Evergreen - arching, lance-shaped to linear leaves 30-90cm (12-36in) long.
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Height - 3-10m (10-33ft) -
Spread - 1-4m (3-13ft)
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Tree - palm-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) -
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Additional Features - Architectural interest -
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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.
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Flower Shape - Panicles - - broad panicles 1m (39in), or more across
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - slightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
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Buy Varieties of CORDYLINE australis
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star' >
Commonly known as: Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm.
Striking bronzy red
CORDYLINE australis 'Southern Splendour' >
Commonly known as: Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm.
Dark grey-green leaves with bright pink margins. A striking contrast
CORDYLINE australis 'Sundance' >
Commonly known as: Dracaena palm, New Zealand cabbage palm.
Broad green leaves with a distinctive red central vein
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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