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Broad-leaved Cabbage Tree

Cordyline indivisa, Asparagaceae

Zones
8–10
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakShade ProviderBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

MahoeMelicytus ramiflorus
Wind ProtectionPhysical Support
Hound's TongueCoprosma tenuicaulis
Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Broad-leaved Palm LilyCordyline petiolaris

Broad-leaved palm lily and cabbage tree compete for similar resources

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionWindbreakErosion ControlOrnamental

Edible Parts

Flower NectarYoung ShootsStem Core

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Broad-leaved Cabbage Tree grow in?

Broad-leaved Cabbage Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Broad-leaved Cabbage Tree?

Good companions for Broad-leaved Cabbage Tree include Mahoe, Hound's Tongue.

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