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CORDYLINE AUSTRALIS CABBAGE TREE in new zealand

CORDYLINE AUSTRALIS - CABBAGE TREE

An icon of the New Zealand Landscape, it can be seen growing almost the length of the country. It has long sharp green leaves with a highly scented white flower and thick cork like bark. The head of the plant may fork with age creating multiple branches. Cabbage trees will grow in a range of soil type, being happy in a sheltered backyard or a coastal environment making it a very versatile tree for a wide range of planting applications.
 
Applications
Specimen tree
Feature plant
NZ native
Avenue Tree    

Beyond the norm
Cordyline will generally branch as a result of flowering or damage to the growing tip.  You can stimulate branching by removing the growing tips; this allows you to shape and contain the size of the tree.

Clipped height
3-10m

15 year height
5-10m

Mature height
5-10m

Soil conditions
Damp to dry conditions

Wind
Hardy

Frost
Semi hardy

Light
Full sun to semi-shade
    
Tree Shape
Tall trunk with leafy round head

Seasonal
Evergreen

Flower
White abundant

Fruit
White berry, attracts birds

Origin
New Zealand native

Available grades
45lt

The Icon Trees nursery covers 50 acres. So that we can attend to your requirements it is important to visit by appointment only; we may not be able to give you access to the nursery without prior arrangement.

 

Our usual opening hours are 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. 

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If you are unable to visit the nursery we can assist by selecting the right trees for your project. We can also support your purchasing decisions by providing photos of our trees. Purchases can be made using direct credit, VISA or Mastercard, or trade accounts.

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99 Clevedon-Takanini Road

Ardmore

Auckland

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sales@icontrees.co.nz

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0800 BIG TREES

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