Cordyline australis (New Zealand cabbage tree, tī kōuka) is a fast-growing, evergreen native tree with a tall, upright, branching form, featuring long, sword-like green leaves, fragrant creamy-white summer flowers, and bird-attracting berries, thriving in full sun across a wide range of soils including coastal, wet, and windy conditions.
Cordyline Australis ' NZ Cabbage Tree'
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Botanical Name Cordtline Australis Maori Name tī kōuka Common Name NZ Cabbage Tree
Family Asparagaceae Type evergreen native tree Origin New Zealand Mature Height 6-12cm Mature Spread 2-4m Sun Requirements Full sun to part shade Soil Adaptable—tolerates a range of soils, including wet or poorly drained sites Flowering Produces large, fragrant creamy-white flower panicles in late spring to early summer
Followed by masses of small white to bluish berries, which attract birds
Wind Tolerance high tolerant Frost Tolerance high tolerant
Drought Tolerance high tolerant Growth Rate 30–100 cm per year Maintenance low, occasional trimming to maintain a compact shape and strong variegation Conservation Status Not Threatened
