New Zealand Cabbage Palm. Erect, palm-like tree with arching narrow leaves with bold green and red stripes. Mature trees bear tiny, creamy white flowers, followed by white or blue-tinted berries. Max Height 1m to 3m. Max Spread 1m to 2m. Flowers June to July. Fruits August. Full Sun/Partial Shade. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cordyline australis ‘Sundance’
Erect, palm-like tree with arching narrow leaves with bold green and red stripes. Mature trees bear tiny, creamy white flowers, followed by white or blue-tinted berries.
Additional information
| Generic | Cordyline |
|---|---|
| Species | australis |
| Varietry | 'Sundance' |
| Common Name | New Zealand Cabbage Palm |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full Sun/Partial Shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1m, 3m |
| Family | Agavaceae |
| Spread | 1m, 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Single stemmed palm, cycad or similar tree |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green, Red |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | White, Blue |
| Fruits When | August |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered Site |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Pot, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
Related products
Acer negundo
The green leaves turn a lovely golden yellow in autumn. Resistant to Honey Fungus
Acer japonicum ‘Vitifolium’
A spreading tree with broad fan shaped leaves turning dark red in autumn.
Acer japonicum
A beautiful tree with small red-purple flowers in spring. The green leaves turn a stunning red in the autumn.
Acer campestre ‘Postelense’
An unusual form with attractive pink tinged young growth. The golden leaves may scorch in strong sun.
Acer davidii ‘George Forrest’
A tree with an open habit with red-stalked, dark green leaves. Attractive streaked bark.
Acer buergerianum
A spreading deciduous tree with dark green leaves, racemes of pale yellow flowers. Good autumn colour.
Acer cappadocicum
Attractive tree with bright green leaves turning to stunning yellow in the autumn.
Acer erianthum
Interesting tufts of white hairs appear at the axils of the leaves. Flowers are insignificant but followed by pink winged fruits.