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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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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
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See other plant types of Cordyline for your garden
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
aka Cordyline terminalis 'Lilinoe'
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 3'-10'
Width: 1'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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
aka Cabbage Tree, Ti Plant
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 10'
Width: 5'
- bright shade
- even moisture - regular
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
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