Cabbage Tree

Cordyline australis var. australis, Asparagaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator AttractorShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

RengarengaArthropodium cirratum

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Forest PepperPiper excelsum subsp. psittacorum

Physical SupportShade Provision

Tasman Flax LilyDianella tasmanica

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

TaupataCoprosma repens

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Midyim BerryAustromyrtus dulcis

Cabbage Tree's extensive root system and shade can limit establishment of low-growing native berries

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionFiber ProductionArchitectural FeatureWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Flower BudsYoung ShootsRoots

Medicinal Uses

Roots Digestive

Common Questions

What zones does Cabbage Tree grow in?

Cabbage Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Cabbage Tree?

Good companions for Cabbage Tree include Rengarenga, Forest Pepper, Tasman Flax Lily, Taupata.

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