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    • Photo of Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler' foliage, form by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler'

    Also Known As

    • Torbay Dazzler Cabbage Tree
    • Torbay Dazzler Grass Palm

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 2'-8'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler' plant details

    Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with chocolate, green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chocolate, green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 2 FT - 8 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, spiky, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler'

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    “Tropicalissimo” evergreen distinguished by its long, spiky leaves striped green, cream and black – an architectural ‘retro’ kinda look! Will slowly form a trunk in cooler areas, faster in warmer zones and can make a 12-15’ tree. In the PNW, maybe 4’ in five years and 2-3’ wide. Jut a nice specimen for sun to part shade in good soil with semi-regular water; also swell in pots.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Zn 9. Green foliage heavily striped with white.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Where it is hardy, Torbay Dazzler Grass Palm is actually a sub-tropical tree that grows 15-20' tall with an upright habit and, with age, will branch to produce several heads of gray green strap leaves edged in cream. For those of us who live in cold climates, we need to winter over this Cordyline in a cool greenhouse. We can always enjoy it's vertical lines in containers , expecting 2-3' of growth per season.

    By: Avant Gardens

    New for 2008. Dazzling foliage on this new introduction from New Zealand. Reaches tree-like size of 15 to 20' along the OR and CA coasts, though below 15 ºF it might freeze to the ground and resprout vigorously from the base. Great container plant for inside or out. Even summer moisture and bright light for best color. USDA zone 8. Will make you look 10 years younger.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler' plant

    How to Grow Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green
      • chocolate

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Cordyline australis 'Pink Stripe'

    aka Dracaena australis, New Zealand Cabbage Tree, Tobbay Palm

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cordyline australis 'Pink Stripe' foliage by plant lust
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    Cordyline fruticosa 'Lilinoe'

    aka Cordyline terminalis 'Lilinoe'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-10'

    Width: 1'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cordyline fruticosa 'Lilinoe' foliage by plant lust
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    Cordyline indivisa

    aka Dracaena indivisa, Blue Dracaena, Mountain Cabbage Tree, Toi

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-20'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Cordyline indivisa foliage by rambla
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    Cordyline fruticosa

    aka Cabbage Tree, Ti Plant

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'

    Width: 5'

    • bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Cordyline fruticosa foliage by Peter Richardson
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    Cordyline obtecta 'Emerald Goddess'

    aka Cordyline obtecta 'Green Goddess', Emerald Goddess Norfolk Island Cabbage Tree, Emerald Goddess Three Kings Cabbage Tree, Emerald Goddess Ti, Green Goddess Norfolk Island Cabbage Tree, Green Goddess Three Kings Cabbage Tree, Green Goddess Ti

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 10'-30'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cordyline obtecta 'Emerald Goddess' form by Peter Richardson
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