Cordyline australis

Cabbage palm   

Torbay palm

Cordyline australis is an erect, palm-like tree with arching narrow, green leaves. It is a strong architectural plant, mature trees bear tiny, creamy white flowers, followed by white or blue-tinted berries.

It flowers through June to July, fruiting in August. It can grow to a Max Height of 3m to 10m, and has a limited spread of 2 to 3m.

Cordyline australis prefers full sun or partial shade, and is hardy in most areas, and seasons other than the most severe winters.