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Cordyline australis Sundance - Cabbage Tree

Cordyline australis Sundance
Cabbage Tree, New Zealand Cabbage palm

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This perennial shrub resembles a small palm tree, bearing green evergreen leaves with bronze borders, and pink-red stripes. In summer, the white and fragrant flowers produce bluish-white fruits. An exotic and magnificent plant, best suited for mild climates or conservatories, perfect for coastal areas.
Flower size
80 cm
Height at maturity
4 m
Spread at maturity
2 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -6°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time April
Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

Cordyline australis Sundance is a large perennial plant with a shrub-like habit, very exotic in appearance but not very hardy, which will be wonderful in a seaside garden. This variety, like all Cordyline plants, resembles a small palm tree, but it stands out with the magnificent colour of its long evergreen leaves which are pale green in the centre, edged with bronze and beautifully streaked with pink to red tones, particularly towards the centre of the rosette. It flowers in summer, with huge panicles of creamy white, fragrant flowers that remain decorative for a long time. They give way to bluish-white berries. It should only be planted in the ground in coastal climates, elsewhere it can be grown in a large pot to adorn the veranda.

 

The Cordyline australis is a tree-like perennial plant in the agave family endemic to New Zealand. In nature, this plant reaches a height of 20m (65 ft 7 in) and forms a robust trunk that branches out into numerous leafy heads that can reach 1m (3 ft 4 in) in length. The cordyline is found in a wide variety of habitats, such as forest edges, riverbanks, and open areas, particularly near marshes.

 

The 'Sundance' variety distinguishes itself by its smaller size, slow growth, and remarkably colourful foliage. The plant has a rosette-like leafy habit in its juvenile state (for several years), then it forms a small tree with a single trunk and branches adorned with leafy tufts. This vigorous variety reaches an average height of 4m (13 ft 1 in), with a spread of 2m (6 ft 7 in). Its evergreen leaves are long and narrow, sword-shaped, pointed, slightly arched, and measure 50 to 90cm (19.7 to 35.4 in) in length and 3 to 7cm (1.2 to 2.8 in) in width at the base. They have numerous parallel veins and are richly coloured. The flowering occurs in summer on mature plants. Each branch can develop once it has produced a flower stem. The small, white-cream to pink, honey-scented flowers are borne on large dense panicles measuring 60 to 100cm (23.6 to 39.4 in) in length. The fruit is a white round berry measuring 5 to 7mm (0.2 to 0.3 in) in diameter which is highly appreciated by birds. On mature plants the pale to dark grey bark is corky in appearance, fissured and spongy to the touch.

 

Resistant to wind and sea spray, it is a good plant for coastal areas. The Cordyline 'Sundance' can be planted in the centre of a flower bed, in a row, as a windbreak, or as a standalone plant in a mild garden, it particularly appreciates coastal climates. It can withstand temperatures ranging from -5°C (23 °F) to -8°C (17.6 °F), which allows it to be grown elsewhere in a large pot that can be moved from the terrace to the veranda in winter. In pots, it is necessary to ensure proper watering and feeding. This remarkable plant, just like banana trees, proteas and Leucadendron, cannas, bamboo, giant miscanthus, or castor oil plants, will give a truly exotic aspect to our gardens and terraces.

 

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Cordyline australis Sundance - Cabbage Tree (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 4 m
Spread at maturity 2 m
Habit stalk
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to July
Inflorescence Panicle
Flower size 80 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Flowering description The flowers are gathered in immense panicles measuring 60 to 100 cm (23.6 to 39.4 in) long.
Fruit colour white

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour variegated

Botanical data

Genus

Cordyline

Species

australis

Cultivar

Sundance

Family

Agavaceae

Other common names

Cabbage Tree, New Zealand Cabbage palm

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference846261

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Planting and care

Cordyline australis 'Sundance' is best planted in spring, after the last frosts. It thrives in the sun in a rather moist and well-drained soil. It can withstand winds and sea spray but protect it from cold north winds. It appreciates high summer temperatures but doesn't like waterlogged or overly dry soils. When planting in spring, add some sand. In winter, protect the top of the bush with a winter cover. The Cordyline does not require specific pruning, just remove dried leaves and faded flowers. Only water in case of drought. It has few pests as it does not attract predators.

Planting period

Best planting time April
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container, Greenhouse, Conservatory
Hardiness Hardy down to -6°C (USDA zone 9a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained soil, sandy, loamy.

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Needs to be stored

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