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Cordyline australis
Also Known As
- Dracaena australis
- Cabbage Tree
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 6'-60'
- W: 6'-40'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Cordyline australis plant details
Cordyline australis is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and white flowers emerge followed by white fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cordyline australis
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 40 FT - wide, 6 FT - 60 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: fragrant, houseplant, spiky
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cordyline australis
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cistus Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Cordyline australis
By: Magnus Manske
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By: Forest & Kim Starr
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By: Peter Richardson
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Gardening facts about Cordyline australis plant
How to Grow Cordyline australis
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- cream
Wildlife
- birds
Fruit
- white
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2'-6'
Width: 1'-3'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- regular
aka Cordyline 'Sprilecflash', Cordyline banksii 'Electric Flash', Electric Flash Forest Cabbage Tree
Plant Type
Shrub, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - shade
- regular
aka Cordyline 'Chocolate Queen', Chocolate Queen Ti
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-4'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Dance™ Paso Doble Cordyline
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3'-12'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular
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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