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Cordyline australis

CategoryPalm
Botanical nameCordyline australis (=Dracaena australis)
Common namesNew Zealand Cabbage Tree, Cabbage Palm
Plant ShapeSingle stemmed, crown of sword-like leaves
Indigenous / ExoticExotic
Evergreen/DeciduousEvergreen
Dimensions6-12m
Frost ToleranceFrost hardy
Drought Resistance 
Hardiness - Other 
Growth RateMedium to Fast
CharacteristicsFlowers: white (Late spring – summer) after 5-7yrs, scented
Fruit: white-blue berries
Wildlife attraction 
Use in the gardenUsed as an architectural plant for vertical accent, in courtyards, tropical gardens and it is well suited for containers. It requires well-drained, organically rich soil.
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