Cordyline australis - Cabbage Tree
The Cabbage Tree (Ti Kouka, Torbay Palm) is one of New Zealand’s most iconic trees, thriving in diverse habitats across the country. Young trees feature long, narrow, mid-green leaves (30-100cm x 3-6cm) sprouting from a single trunk, giving them a grass-like appearance. As they mature, they branch out, forming a striking silhouette with lush terminal foliage.
This tree can grow up to 20m tall, making it an excellent specimen for landscaping, whether used for group plantings, specimen trees, or even container growth. It produces large, fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late spring and summer, followed by small white berries in early autumn, which attract birds and bees.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Frost, sun, drought, shade, salt, wetland, wind, and coastal environments.
• Endemic Distribution: Common across North, South, and Stewart Islands; likely naturalised in the Chatham Islands.
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 20m
• Flowering: White flowers from September – January
• Fruiting: White berries from December – March
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food / Attractant
• Bee food
• Riparian plantings
• Forests
• Shelter belts
• Pioneer plantings
With its resilience, striking form, and wildlife-friendly features, the Cabbage Tree is a superb choice for landscaping, revegetation projects, and urban gardens alike.
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”
The Cabbage Tree (Ti Kouka, Torbay Palm) is one of New Zealand’s most iconic trees, thriving in diverse habitats across the country. Young trees feature long, narrow, mid-green leaves (30-100cm x 3-6cm) sprouting from a single trunk, giving them a grass-like appearance. As they mature, they branch out, forming a striking silhouette with lush terminal foliage.
This tree can grow up to 20m tall, making it an excellent specimen for landscaping, whether used for group plantings, specimen trees, or even container growth. It produces large, fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late spring and summer, followed by small white berries in early autumn, which attract birds and bees.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Frost, sun, drought, shade, salt, wetland, wind, and coastal environments.
• Endemic Distribution: Common across North, South, and Stewart Islands; likely naturalised in the Chatham Islands.
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 20m
• Flowering: White flowers from September – January
• Fruiting: White berries from December – March
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food / Attractant
• Bee food
• Riparian plantings
• Forests
• Shelter belts
• Pioneer plantings
With its resilience, striking form, and wildlife-friendly features, the Cabbage Tree is a superb choice for landscaping, revegetation projects, and urban gardens alike.
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”
The Cabbage Tree (Ti Kouka, Torbay Palm) is one of New Zealand’s most iconic trees, thriving in diverse habitats across the country. Young trees feature long, narrow, mid-green leaves (30-100cm x 3-6cm) sprouting from a single trunk, giving them a grass-like appearance. As they mature, they branch out, forming a striking silhouette with lush terminal foliage.
This tree can grow up to 20m tall, making it an excellent specimen for landscaping, whether used for group plantings, specimen trees, or even container growth. It produces large, fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late spring and summer, followed by small white berries in early autumn, which attract birds and bees.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Frost, sun, drought, shade, salt, wetland, wind, and coastal environments.
• Endemic Distribution: Common across North, South, and Stewart Islands; likely naturalised in the Chatham Islands.
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 20m
• Flowering: White flowers from September – January
• Fruiting: White berries from December – March
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food / Attractant
• Bee food
• Riparian plantings
• Forests
• Shelter belts
• Pioneer plantings
With its resilience, striking form, and wildlife-friendly features, the Cabbage Tree is a superb choice for landscaping, revegetation projects, and urban gardens alike.
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”