Botanical Name: Cordyline australis Pocahontas
Common Names: Cabbage Tree, Cabbage Palm,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Tufting, Upright Narrow
Description:
Striking upright, palm-like small tree with strappy burgundy foliage. Growing to approx 2m tall, this trunk forming cordyline has dramatic foliage perfect for tropical themed gardens, formal settings, courtyards and poolside plantings.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m >10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Costal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Formal Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Tropical Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Mealy Bugs
Cultural Notes: Prefers dry summer conditions with low humidity. Protect from extreme frost and heat. A low maintenance addition to the landscape.
Plant Care
Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Agavaceae PacificIslands
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Burgundy, Red
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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