Cordyline australis var. purpureum - Purple Cabbage Tree
A stunning variation of the classic Cabbage Tree, Cordyline australis purpureum features long, narrow, purplish-bronze leaves that give it a striking ornamental grass-like appearance in its youth. As it matures, it produces large, densely packed panicles of creamy, fragrant flowers in late spring and summer, attracting birds and bees. This versatile and low-maintenance tree thrives in a wide range of conditions, making it perfect for landscaping, specimen planting, and container use.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Frost, sun, drought, shade, salt, wetland, wind, and coastal environments.
• Endemic Distribution: Common throughout the North, South, and Stewart Islands. Likely naturalised on the Chatham Islands.
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 20m
• Flowering: October – January (white flowers)
• Fruiting: January – March
Ideal Uses:
• Attracts birds and pollinators
• Riparian plantings
• Forest restoration
• Shelter belts
• Pioneer plantings
Bring bold colour and resilience to your landscape with the Purple Cabbage Tree—order today!
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $6 each | 9 for $45
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $12 each | 5 for $50
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $24 each | 4 for $80
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside of these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”
A stunning variation of the classic Cabbage Tree, Cordyline australis purpureum features long, narrow, purplish-bronze leaves that give it a striking ornamental grass-like appearance in its youth. As it matures, it produces large, densely packed panicles of creamy, fragrant flowers in late spring and summer, attracting birds and bees. This versatile and low-maintenance tree thrives in a wide range of conditions, making it perfect for landscaping, specimen planting, and container use.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Frost, sun, drought, shade, salt, wetland, wind, and coastal environments.
• Endemic Distribution: Common throughout the North, South, and Stewart Islands. Likely naturalised on the Chatham Islands.
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 20m
• Flowering: October – January (white flowers)
• Fruiting: January – March
Ideal Uses:
• Attracts birds and pollinators
• Riparian plantings
• Forest restoration
• Shelter belts
• Pioneer plantings
Bring bold colour and resilience to your landscape with the Purple Cabbage Tree—order today!
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $6 each | 9 for $45
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $12 each | 5 for $50
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $24 each | 4 for $80
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside of these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”
A stunning variation of the classic Cabbage Tree, Cordyline australis purpureum features long, narrow, purplish-bronze leaves that give it a striking ornamental grass-like appearance in its youth. As it matures, it produces large, densely packed panicles of creamy, fragrant flowers in late spring and summer, attracting birds and bees. This versatile and low-maintenance tree thrives in a wide range of conditions, making it perfect for landscaping, specimen planting, and container use.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Frost, sun, drought, shade, salt, wetland, wind, and coastal environments.
• Endemic Distribution: Common throughout the North, South, and Stewart Islands. Likely naturalised on the Chatham Islands.
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 20m
• Flowering: October – January (white flowers)
• Fruiting: January – March
Ideal Uses:
• Attracts birds and pollinators
• Riparian plantings
• Forest restoration
• Shelter belts
• Pioneer plantings
Bring bold colour and resilience to your landscape with the Purple Cabbage Tree—order today!
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $6 each | 9 for $45
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $12 each | 5 for $50
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $24 each | 4 for $80
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside of these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”