Cordyline australis (Green Cabbage Tree) Size:5 Gallon Vine-like trailing growth habit

Vine-like trailing growth habit

red tubular flowers on stems to18-24in

Chilling requirement is estimated at 400-500 hours

mid-July to mid-August in Central CA

Height and Growth Rate: Ultimate height 30-45cm

Cordyline australis (Green Cabbage Tree) Size:5 Gallon Vine-like trailing growth habitFull sun moderate to regular water. In youth, forms a fountain of narrow 3ft long leaves. Upper leaves are erect; lower ones arch and droop. In maturity, a tree to 20 30ft tall, 6 12ft wide, branching high on trunk; rather stiff looking. Fragrant, in. flowers in long, branching clusters in late spring. Cut back when young to force multiple trunks. Used for tropical effects, with boulders and gravel for desert look, near seashore.