Cordyline Australis

Latin Name: Cordyline Australis.

Common Name: Cabbage Palm, Cabbage Tree Palm, Torbay Palm.

Origin: New Zealand.

Hardiness: Down to -8/9

Growth: Very easy to grow. Rosettes of strong sword-shaped leaves. Evergreen.

Sunlight: Full sun/ partial shade.

Exposure: Exposed/sheltered. Salt and wind tolerant.

Soil: All. Well drained.

Moisture: Do not waterlog. Drought resistant.

How to grow

Cultivation Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade

Propagation Propagate by seed or suckers

Suggested planting locations and garden types Low Maintenance Drought Resistant Architectural Coastal

How to care

Pruning Not usually pruned

Pests Can get scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite under glass

Diseases May be susceptible to Cordyline slime flux