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    Cordyline australis 'Ti Tawhiti'

    Also Known As

    • Cordyline australis 'Kirkii'
    • Dwarf Cabbage Tree

    Plant type

    shrub, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Cordyline australis 'Ti Tawhiti' plant details

    Cordyline australis 'Ti Tawhiti' is an evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) or shrub with green foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cordyline australis 'Ti Tawhiti'

    Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance) or shrub
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Uses: container plant, rare, rock garden, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cordyline australis 'Ti Tawhiti'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Rare dwarf clumping cultivar to 3' high & wide...stays low and does not form a trunk. Clean, sculptural, contemporary look with dark green evergreen strappy leaves, pointed but friendly. Specimen quality, also perfect in that special pot. Prefers full sun, takes light shade, enjoys coast, well-drained soil, drought tolerant. We think this guy is non flowering, but time will tell. Very little info on hardiness, we have found most of this species has been hardy for us in the PNW (more so than Phormium), many of them returned after single digits from the roots.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Cordyline australis 'Ti Tawhiti' plant

    How to Grow Cordyline australis 'Ti Tawhiti'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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