Cordyline australis is native to New Zealand and Eastern Australia. Fragrant White. Known also as New Zealand cabbage tree, this plant is just perfect for people living in northern areas who would like to have tropical garden. CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star' Plant Common Name. Cordyline Australis is a shrub looking like a palm tree, but it can survive cold climate. Growth Rate: Fast.

Most prefer good light with protection from the direct sun, under the canopy of palms or trees is perfect.

New growth is green but as the long leaves mature, they turn black. Adding drama year-round with its bold colors and tropical look, this beautiful palm introduces substance to the garden and your containers. Readers comments on this article: Mark. White or Mostly Blue Berry, Small (0.25 - 0.50 inches), fruiting in Fall Wildlife use it. Growth Rate: 36 Inches per Year. 'Negra' is considered to be the parent of Cordyline 'Kalawai'. Everything you need to know about choosing the right cordyline for you. General Description. Mature trees produce dramatic white flower spikes that smell exquisite.

Variety 'Red Star' has purple-red leaves. The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. Cordyline australis. Growth Rate: 24 Inches per Year. You can wrap the heads with hessian or fleece if the forecast says icy blasts but it's no fun, I can tell you. Cut back to develop multiple trunks. One to look out for is Cordyline 'Negra'. Cordyline Australis (Cabbage Tree) £9.99. It will live in any type of soil that is well drained. Quote; Post by Gaz » Mon Nov 05, 2007 7:05 pm In another thread Darran mentioned his Cordy is growing at 1m a year - i really didnt know it could do so much. Cordyline - how fast does it grow? Angus White, Architectural Plants, Cooks Farm, Nuthurst, Horsham, W. Sussex, RH13 6LH, U.K. Chamaerops No. Plant Type: Evergreen. A short dissertation on the famous muddle between Cordyline australis and Cordyline indivisa. Cordyline australis, the common cabbage tree (ti kouka or ti whanake), is found throughout the three main islands in swamps, clearings, forest margins and suburban gardens, from sea level to around 600m. Rarely grows that large in cultivation. Blooms fragrant white flowers in spring among long, strap-like leaves. Reviews There are no reviews yet. especially a time lapse job? Cabbage Tree, Cordyline, Dracaena, Red Star Cordyline. From Crocus. White or Mostly Blue Berry, Small (0.25 - 0.50 inches), fruiting in Fall Wildlife use it. Top.

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Pin This Product. How to grow cordyline. Cordyline australis is an evergreen shrub that grows 12' to 30' tall and 10' to 15' wide with sword-like leaves. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast Flowering period: July to August Hardiness: half hardy This popular, palm-like tree has arching, lance shaped, light green leaves, retained throughout the year. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place. Share On Facebook. Uses: Container Plants, Embankments, Mass planting, Retaining walls. Cold is unlikely to be a problem in the centre of very large cities or within a few miles of the coast. How big was it when it went in and how old is it - how long before they reach such growth rates? Terribly well known spiky exotic from New Zealand. It likes full sun, and is very tolerant of heat and drought. Add to wishlist.