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.