Cordyline
Our iconic native Cabbage Tree has a tropical and exotic air which has ensured its continued popularity in modern landscape design. If you have ever travelled to Europe or the UK you will be aware that gardeners there just can';t get enough of our Cordylines and they are literally "as common as muck" though that does not mean they should be under-rated in any way. The long strapy pointed foliage comes in shades of rich green right through to deep purple with a few "variegations" along the way. The sweetly scented flowers are always cream and produced in drooping panicles from about November to December.
The common name of Cabbage Tree came about because the tender young shoots from the heart of the tree were used by NZ';s early settlers as a food source. Can';t say I';ll be trying them anytime soon as I have a hard enough job with plain everyday Cabbage. Maori also valued the stems and roots of Cordyline kirkii Te Tawhiti as a source of sugar or sweetener. So you can see that Cabbage trees though considered very "today" have played an important role in our early history.
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As a garden plant they make excellent specimens but add more drama when planted in groups of 3 or more. They are also ideal for container planting. Cordylines are very tolerant of just about any position in the garden, wet or dry, windy or sunny. They regenerate easily if the stem is cut to either reduce height or tidy the plant and are unbelievably forgiving of even the most neglectful gardener.
The falling leaves can be a nuisance - don't be tempted to mow them up - you and your mower will soon regret it. The way to get around this problem is to groom your Cordylines regularly, they will look all the better for it. There is one problem with Cordylines however and it';s the grub or caterpillar produced by a native moth. This little pest loves to munch on the foliage and can make a plant look tatty quite quickly. Regularly check in the centre of your plants and either squash the offender with your fingers or spray with an organic insecticide. If you prefer something systemic chemical sprays can also be used with care.
So if you're looking for something sweet and nutritious that will add form and function to your garden then our native Cabbage tree is definitely the plant for you. Bon apetit!
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PAGE 1 2 ALL aka Cabbage Tree Native. A most handsome and striking form of our native 'Cabbage Tree'. The green swords of foliage are heavily banded with rich cream blushed with just a little pink. Looks magnificent in a container or group planted for extra impact. Tolerates sun or part shade. Evergreen.
Cordyline Albertii Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 aka Cabbage Tree Native. The ubiquitous green Cabbage Tree has earned its place as a NZ icon both in the natural and cultivated landscape. Rich green sword-like foliage that forms a broad head on top of a strong trunk. Panicles of fragrant cream flowers in summer. Grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen.
Cordyline Australis Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? $8.99 5 @ $8.00 each Cordyline Australis Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $12.99 Broadsword is named for it's wide sword like leaves, that are shorter and broader than other cordylines, giving a tropical feel to the landscape. Has multi-stemmed habit and may be used as an accent plant in the garden or container. Ideal for smaller spaces, likes good light and fertile soil. Evergreen Cordyline Broadsword Current Stock Height: 55/60 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $39.99 aka Cabbabe Tree This Cordyline has long, upright, slightly arching, pointed leaves of creamy green with a chocolate stripe. It doesn’t develop a bare single stem trunk like alot of other Cordylines and instead tends to develop side shoots that make it denser. Can produce a cream flower. It is compact and clumps. Perennial Cordyline Electric Flash Current Stock Height: 40 cm Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 aka Cabbage Tree Native. A fabulous clump forming Cabbage Tree that will look equally exotic in the garden or a favourite container. The arching foliage is a warm pink shade outlined with a darker hot pink. Well behaved and easy to grow in sun or part shade, hardy and evergreen.
Cordyline Electric Pink New stock expected Beginning of February, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $29.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka Cabbage Tree Native. A wonderful clump forming Cabbage Tree with arching foliage in tones of rich green and chocolate brown. Looks good group planted in the garden or as a one off container specimen. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Hardy and evergreen.
Cordyline Electric Star Current Stock Height: 40 cm Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 aka Cabbage Tree Native. A compact, broad leafed form which branches from an early age to form a neat, multi-stemmed plant. The foliage is a fresh clear green. As it does not grow taller than 2.5m it is ideal in a small courtyard or as a specimen in a large container. Sun or part shade. Evergreen.
Cordyline Green Goddess Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $26.99 'Raspberry Fountain' has been bred from the top selling Cordyline 'Red Fountain', but now with stunning pink foliage! Does not form a central trunk, instead forms a clump of arching pink foliage that looks great throughout the year. Brilliant as a container plant or planted in the garden. Evergreen. Cordyline Raspberry Fountain New stock expected Middle of April, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $29.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka Cabbage Tree A stunning hybrid form of NZ's Cabbage Tree bred by the Jury family. Long, cascading strap like leaves of deep maroon form an attractive clump. Looks great in the garden and fabulous in a container. Sprays of small fragrant flowers in late spring-summer. PVR. Evergreen.
Cordyline Red Fountain New stock expected Middle of April, 2023. Pre-order now. Estimated price $26.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka Cabbage Tree Native. This hybrid cabbage tree has been selected for its deeply coloured burgundy foliage. Combines well with other foliage colours. Makes a dramatic impact in any planting scheme and looks fantastic in a container. Sun or part shade. Evergreen.
Cordyline Red Star Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $26.99 Cordyline Red Star Current Stock Height: 40/60 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $21.99
This Cordyline is very popular in Britain and has been awarded a Certificate of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 4m x 1.5m
Cordylines look best planted in groups of 3 or more. They will also do well as a container plant.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 6m x 2m
Habit: Uright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 1.5m
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.2m x 0.8m
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 0.8m
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.2m x 1m
Habit: Compact
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 1.5m
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: cm x cm
This 'Cabbage Tree' seldom forms a trunk and remains a nice compact clump. Looks good planted in groups of 3 or more and is happiest planted in the sun.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 100cm x 100cm
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 1.5m
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