Cabbage Tree (Low) (Cordyline australis)

Cabbage Tree (Low) (Cordyline australis)

Scaled set of drawings of the Cabbage Tree (Low) in front and top views with dimensions
Description
Description

The Cabbage Tree (Cordyline australis), shown here in its low-growing form, is a distinctive palmoid monocot often mistaken for a palm due to its tall, upright habit and clustered leaf crowns. It is sometimes called the “Torbay Palm” or simply “Cabbage Palm,” though it is botanically unrelated to true palms. Native to New Zealand, it thrives in coastal and lowland environments, where its long, sword-shaped leaves fan outward in dramatic tufts.

In its reduced or younger form, the plant remains closer to the ground, creating a sculptural presence well-suited to landscape groupings or architectural plantings. The Cabbage Tree is renowned for its panicles of sweetly scented white flowers, which are followed by bluish-white berries enjoyed by birds. Historically, it has held cultural importance for Māori communities, valued for its fibrous leaves and edible shoots. This low form highlights the species’ adaptability, serving as both a resilient native species and a striking ornamental

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

Cabbage Tree (Low) has a typical overall height between 3’-6’ (91-183 cm) and spread diameter of 3’-5’ (91-152 cm).

Pair of outline illustrations of the Cabbage Tree (Low) seen from the top and elevation views
Pair of outline illustrations of the Cabbage Tree (Low) seen from the top and elevation views
3D Model
3D Model
Common Questions
Common Questions
Cabbage Tree (Low) (Cordyline australis)
Details
Details

*Under Development*

Height:
3’-6’ | 91-183 cm
Width:
3’-5’ | 91-152 cm (Spread)
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Order: Asparagaceae
Family: Cordyline

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Scientific Name:
Cordyline australis
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Drawings include:
Cabbage Tree (Low) front elevation, plan view

Palmoid monocots are a group of monocotyledonous plants that exhibit a palm-like growth habit, though they are not true palms. They typically feature a solitary, unbranched stem topped with a crown of large leaves. These plants are found in a variety of tropical and subtropical environments.

20’-30’ | 6.1-9.14 m
15’-20’ | 4.57-6.1 m (Spread)
Traveler’s Palm (Medium)
914.000
610.000
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Traveler’s Palm (Medium)
10’-15’ | 3.05-4.57 m
15’-20’ | 4.57-6.1 m (Spread)
Traveler’s Palm (Low)
457.000
610.000
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Traveler’s Palm (Low)
30’-50’ | 9.14-15.2 m
15’-20’ | 4.57-6.1 m (Spread)
Traveler’s Palm (Tall)
1520.000
610.000
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Traveler’s Palm (Tall)
10’-16’ | 3.05-4.88 m
6’-9’ | 1.83-2.74 m (Spread)
Broad Leaved Palm Lily
488.000
274.000
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Broad Leaved Palm Lily
20’-40’ | 6.1-12.2 m
16’-24’ | 4.88-7.32 m (Spread)
Cabbage Tree (Tall)
1220.000
732.000
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Cabbage Tree (Tall)
12’-20’ | 3.66-6.1 m
12’-20’ | 3.66-6.1 m (Spread)
Banana Plant (Wide)
610.000
610.000
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Banana Plant (Wide)
3’-6’ | 91-183 cm
3’-5’ | 91-152 cm (Spread)
Cabbage Tree (Low)
183.000
152.000
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Cabbage Tree (Low)
6’-20’ | 1.83-6.1 m
6’-10’ | 1.83-3.05 m (Spread)
Banana Plant (Tall)
610.000
305.000
GUIDE
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Banana Plant (Tall)
20’-40’ | 6.1-12.2 m
18’-30’ | 5.49-9.14 m (Spread)
Cabbage Tree (Group, Tall)
1220.000
914.000
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Cabbage Tree (Group, Tall)
10’-20’ | 3.05-6.1 m
9’-15’ | 2.74-4.57 m (Spread)
Cabbage Tree (Medium)
610.000
457.000
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Cabbage Tree (Medium)
2’-8’ | 61-244 cm
4’-6’ | 122-183 cm (Spread)
Banana Plant (Potted)
244.000
183.000
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Banana Plant (Potted)