New Zealand cabbage tree
Cordyline obtecta
A majestic, wide-branching tree with lush, cascading foliage.
- Plant Type
- Flowering Trees
- Width
- 6-13 Ft.
- Height
- 20-33 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 9 - 11
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 1
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Create design onlineAbout New Zealand cabbage tree
Cordyline obtecta, the Norfolk Island cabbage tree, is a striking monocot native to Norfolk Island and New Zealand. It features a stout trunk and a widely branching habit, reaching heights up to ten meters. The plant is characterized by dense clusters of stiff, sword-like leaves that arch gracefully from branch tips. Fragrant white flowers bloom in large panicles, followed by bluish berries. It thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. This evergreen is a focal point.