Three Kings Cabbage Tree

Cordyline obtecta, Asparagaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakShade ProviderBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Cook's Scurvy GrassLepidium oleraceum

Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Bidwill's Iron MyrtleAustromyrtus bidwillii

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Kirk's CoprosmaCoprosma kirkii

Wind ProtectionPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

DurobbySyzygium moorei

Large canopy trees can suppress palm-like understory plants through intense shading

Dwarf Cabbage TreeCordyline pumilio

Related Cordyline species may compete for resources and share species-specific pests

Uses

Functions

Fiber ProductionCoastal ProtectionWildlife HabitatTraditional Crafts

Edible Parts

Flower ClustersRootsYoung Shoots

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Maori MedicineDigestive

Common Questions

What zones does Three Kings Cabbage Tree grow in?

Three Kings Cabbage Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Three Kings Cabbage Tree?

Good companions for Three Kings Cabbage Tree include Cook's Scurvy Grass, Bidwill's Iron Myrtle, Kirk's Coprosma.

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