USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height
0.9 - 4.5 m (3 - 15 ft)
Spread
0.9 - 1.8 m (3 - 6 ft)
Light
full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type
loam to sandy
Soil pH
neutral to alkaline
Description
Cordyline australis (cabbage tree) bears white and fragrant flowers during late spring to mid-summer. This broadleaf evergreen is upright and has medium red and medium orange foliage that is showy, matte, coarse textured and evergreen. The fruit produced by Cordyline australis (cabbage tree) is showy and bi-coloured. The bark is scaly in texture.
Typical Uses
Container, house plant and foundation.
Special Characteristics
Cordyline australis is tolerant of drought.
Cautions
When planning your garden, take into consideration that Cordyline australis (cabbage tree) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly.
