Cordyline australis - 'Torbay Dazzler (Cabbage Tree)

Type Tree, Grass, Evergreen
Form Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form, Architectural Form
Size Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours Variegated green-gold Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Frost Tender, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Cordyline australis cultivation notes: Plant in spring in any fertile moist yet well drained soil. Cordyline will tolerate shade but avoid planting in hot dry or cold exposed areas. Protect in cold areas by tying up leaves.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Ornamental winter bark / tracery; Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Does not produce showy attractive flowers.

Common Missspellings: Cordiline, Cordeline, Coredeline, Cordaline
Cordyline australis - 'Torbay Dazzler (Cabbage Tree)
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