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 Cordyline |
 Australis |
| Common
Names:
Cabbage Tree, Ti Kouka (Maori), Not a true palm
tree but these common names are in regular
use.....Torbay
Palm, Cabbage Palm, Cornish Palm, Grass Palm & Manx
Palm. |
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tree was formerly called 'dracaena'. |
| Habit:
Evergreen tree. |
| Growth
Rate: Medium to Fast |
| Flowering
period: July to August |
| Flowers:
The flowers are creamy white, each flower small,
about 1 cm diameter with six tepals, and
produced in a large, dense cluster 50 to 100 cm
long. The fruit is a white berry 5 to 7 mm in
diameter. |
| Height:
10m UK - 15m New Zealand |
| Spread:
3-4m |
| Position:
Full sun to partial shade.
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| Hardiness:
Half Hardy - Mature plants are quite hardy,
younger plants need winter protection. |
| Soil:
Any but prefers deep humus rich free draining. |
| Origin:
New Zealand
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| Wildlife
Benefits: Not native but bees really enjoy the
flowers and birds eat the seed. Bird nests have
been spotted in taller specimens. |
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Description: |
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Cordyline has been used in the UK for many
years and large specimen plants can often be
seen in peoples gardens and parks. This
palm-like tree has arching, lance shaped, light green
leaves, retained throughout the year. An ideal specimen
plant for a sunny, protected border or patio, in
frost-prone areas protect young plants from frost by tying up the
leaves around the crown. Perfect for the exotic garden, it is also
faster growing than the coloured foliage varieties. |
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Propagation:
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seeds for about an hour in warm boiled water and sow in
late winter to early spring in a warm greenhouse. The
seed usually germinates in 1 - 3 months at 25°c. Pot up
in tall pots to promote a deep root structure. |
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available online: |
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| Cordyline
'Red Star' |
Cordyline
'Torbay Sparkler'
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Cordyline
'Pacific Dawn'
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Cordyline
'Sundance'
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Cordyline
'Torbay Red' |
Cordyline
'Torbay Dazzler' |
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| Cordyline
'Pink Champagne' |
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