Cordyline australis 'Albertii' (v)
cabbage palm 'Albertii'
A single stemmed evergreen tree with several stout branches ending in tufts of sword-shaped leaves to 60cm in length, tinged pink when young and boldly edged with creamy-yellow; panicles of small white flowers are produced only on mature plan
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Pink Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Pink Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Green Pink Yellow | |||
| Winter | Green Pink Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Cordyline are palm-like evergreen shrubs or tree-like perennials, with rosettes or tufts of linear or anrrowly lance-shaped, leathery leaves, and terminal panicles of fragrant, cup-shaped flowers followed by small. spherical berries
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed or suckers
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Not usually pruned
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
May be affected by Cordyline slime flux
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