Cordyline Australis (Specimen) – 7.5 Litre

7.5 Litre Pot

• RHS: Award of Garden Merit
• Position: Full sun, partial shade
• Soil: Well drained
• Growth rate: Average
• Flowering period: July – August
• Hardiness: H3
• Eventual height: 10m
• Eventual spread: 4m

Height of this plant in November 2024 is approx 130cm

Cordyline Australis, also known as the ‘Cabbage Palm’ is a recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit for its outstanding qualities.  It is an upright, flowering, evergreen tree with gracefully arching, narrow, light green/olive coloured foliage.  From July through to August, creamy white, sweetly scented flowers appear on the more mature plants, followed by white / blue tinted berries, providing a plentiful food supply for the garden wild-life.  Superb architectural value giving a tropical feel to the garden, suitable evergreen tree for coastal planting schemes.

Looking After Your Cordyline Australis

Generally pest and disease free, a low maintenance evergreen plant suitable for many if not all locations, is an easy to grow ornamental garden tree which will benefit from a sunny or semi-shaded area in all types of garden From cottage planting schemes, to more formal town gardens and widely used within our coastal areas. Prefers a fertile, well drained soil away from any cold Winter winds. Protection from any frosts may be required using fleece/similar material or if planted in containers moved indoors or to a more sheltered area of the garden.