New Zealand Cabbage Palm. Erect, palm-like tree with arching narrow, light green leaves with bold cream stripes and margins. Mature trees bear tiny, creamy white flowers, followed by white or blue-tinted berries. Max Height 3m to 10m. Max Spread 1m to 4m. Flowers June to July. Fruits August. Full sun/partial shade. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cordyline australis ‘Torbay Dazzler’
Erect, palm-like tree with arching narrow, light green leaves with bold cream stripes and margins. Mature trees bear tiny, creamy white flowers, followed by white or blue-tinted berries.
Additional information
| Common Name | New Zealand Cabbage Palm |
|---|---|
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 3m, 10m |
| Family | Agavaceae |
| Spread | 1m, 4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Single stemmed, Cycad or similar tree |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, cream |
| 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 | |
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