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Cordylines
Cordyline species and cultivars
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.
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Where to buy Cordylines in QldAdvertisements
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 Links
NB: You may sometimes encounter Cordyline classified as Dracaena in older literature.
Queensland
Australia
Australian Cordylines Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants
Cordyline petiolaris Coastal Plant Regeneration, Hunter and Central Coast Regional Environmental Management Strategy, NSW
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
International
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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