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Cordylines
Cordyline species and cultivars
Cordylines are colourful foliage plants which have become very popular in recent years, partly because the range of varieties available in the marketlace has expanded, and partly because they are so complimentary to modern landscaping styles. Depending on the variety you choose, they can deployed in lush tropical gardens or as tough potted accents for a contemporary patio.
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Where to buy Cordylines in QldAdvertisements
NATIONAL TROPICAL PLANTS
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National Tropical Plants is a Queensland-based online nursery specialising in plants for the tropics and subtropics.
Natives and exotics, edibles and ornamentals, beautiful flowering shrubs and lush tropical foliage plants, old favourites and the rare and unusual are on offer.
Range includes plants such as palms, cycads, cordylines, succulents, bougainvilleas, hibiscus, oleanders in many colours and a selection of azaleas suitable for warm climates (subject to availablility).
Ever thought about growing your own coconuts? Edibles include a range of dwarf coconut varieties.
To check the current range, participate in the online forum, sign up for the newsletter or to place an order, visit the National Tropical Plants WEBSITE
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PLANTS BY JAC
58-60 Jones Rd,
Bellbird Park, Qld
Ph: (07) 3389 2319
Mob: 0439 500 794
Email: jacsplants@hotmail.com
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Plants By Jac specialises in ornamental grasses and grass-like plants, plus other good quality plants at realistic prices.
Edibles range includes old favourites and the rare and unusual. E.g. citrus, macadamia, custard apple, pecan, sapodilla, grumichama, jaboticaba, dragon fruit, black sapote and carob, to name a few.
Also clumping bamboo, gingers, cordylines, bromeliads, succulents and natives. Most of the plants for sale can be seen growing in the display gardens, so you can get ideas for your place.
Statues and water features also available. Contract growing by arrangement.
Open to the public Wednesday to Saturday 7am - 4pm, or by appointment.
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Most general garden centres in warm parts of Qld are likely to stock some cordylines.
However, gardeners looking for particular cultivars or a wider selection may have trouble. If you're a retail nursery that specialises in cordylines (including online or mail order nurseries), please get in touch about advertising.
Meanwhile, look out for plant sales held by specialist societies and individual collectors (check the Events Diary).
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More Information
Cordyline fruticosa
(synonyms: Coryline terminalis, Dracaena terminalis)
Until recently, this group of cordylines was probably be the most familiar to the average Queensland gardener. They've become especially popular in recent years with the rise of the "Balinese" gardening style in Australia. Cultivars come in a huge range of foliage colours and patterns.
- easy to grow and reasonably drought tolerant
- long-lasting colour (mass for best effect)
- variety of sizes and colours to choose from
- great for creating Balinese or other tropical-style style gardens
- cut back if the canes become leggy
- suitable for containers
- suitable for planting under trees
- try dark colours in sunnier positions
Cordyline australis and hybrids
C. australis or Cabbage Tree, is native to New Zealand, and is also quite popular in cultivation. Some commercial cultivars are hybrids with other species such as C. banksii and C. pumilo. The elongated foliage gives a dramatic spikey look which is popular in modern, minimalistic garden styles, particularly as accents in pots.
Tend to be tough and drought tolerant, for sunny positions.
Selected forms include foliage with purple, red and yellow tones. Some commercial cultivars have been selected for a low, clumping growth habit especially for pots and accent planting.
Australian Native Cordylines
There are several Australian native Cordyline species. These are less spectacular than the commonly cultivated types, althought displays of berries can be quite attractive. They are certainly a must for an Australian native rainforest-style garden.
More Links
NB: You may sometimes encounter Cordyline classified as Dracaena in older literature.
Cordyline congesta Narrow-leaved palm lily. Brisbane Rainforest Action & Information Network
Cordyline stricta Narrow-leaved palm lily. Brisbane Rainforest Action & Information Network
Cordyline stricta Coastal Plant Regeneration, Hunter and Central Coast Regional Environmental Management Strategy, NSW
Cordyline congesta Coastal Plant Regeneration, Hunter and Central Coast Regional Environmental Management Strategy, NSW
Cordyline rubra Red-fruited palm lily. Brisbane Rainforest Action & Information Network
Cordylines ( Cordyline fruticosa) At "Grow Me Instead" (an Australian website informing gardeners about safer alternatives to invasive ornamentals)
Cordyline fruticosa Flora of China at efloras.org (some information on taxomomy and nomenclature including synonyms)
Cordyline fruticosa (L. ) Part of "Agroforestry in the Pacific Islands: Systems for Sustainability", United Nations University Press. Descibes some of the uses for this plant in the Pacific region
Ki (Ti) The Canoe Plants of Ancient Hawai`i
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