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    • Photo of Cordyline australis 'Ti Tawhiti' foliage by Raffi Kojian

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    Also Known As

    • Cordyline australis 'Kirkii'
    • Cordyline australis 'Ta Towhiti'
    • Cordyline kirkii
    • Dwarf Cabbage Tree

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

    4" | $15

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    Fewer than 5 at Secret Garden Growers

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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

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Rare dwarf clumping cultivar to 3' high & wide...stays low and forms a very short trunk over years. 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

      • heat tolerant
      • 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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    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
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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
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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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