Cordyline australis (Green Cabbage Tree)

Full sun’ moderate to regular water. In youth, forms a fountain of narrow 3ft long leaves. Upper leaves are erect; lower ones arch and droop. In maturity, a tree to 20-30ft tall, 6-12ft wide, branching high on trunk; rather stiff looking. Fragrant, ¼ in. flowers in long, branching clusters in late spring. Cut back when young to force multiple trunks. Used for tropical effects, with boulders and gravel for desert look, near seashore.