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Cordyline australis Purpurea

Cordyline australis Purpurea, Purple Cabbage Tree, Cordyline purpurea, New Zealand Cabbage Palm, Ti Kouka Tree, New Zealand Cabbage Tree For Sale, Purple Cabbage Palm

Cordyline australis Purpurea is a smaller and colourful version of the Cabbage Tree. The leaves are a purple-bronze and it grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide. This Cabbage Tree makes a lovely specimen and is commonly planted in clusters, included in mixed plantings, used to line a driveway or entrance, or planted against a bland wall.

Cordyline australis 'purpurea' plant with purple foliage.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Trees
Height:3.00 m
Spread:2.00 m
Flowering time:Spring, Summer
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:Containers, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asCordyline australis Purpurea, Purple Cabbage Tree, Cordyline purpurea, New Zealand Cabbage Palm, Ti Kouka Tree, New Zealand Cabbage Tree For Sale, Purple Cabbage Palm

Cordyline australis Purpurea Details

Cordyline australis Purpurea is a smaller version of the iconic, NZ native, Cabbage Tree. Plants have distinctive and attractive purple-bronze foliage with each stem crowned by a rosette of strap like leaves. From spring through summer, it bears clusters of fragrant, cream coloured flowers. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide, performing best in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frost, dry periods, moderate wind, and cool climates. This Cabbage Tree makes a lovely specimen and is commonly planted in clusters. Cordyline australis Purpurea is commonly maintained in a container, included in mixed plantings, used to line a driveway or entrance, or planted against a bland wall.

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