Cabbage Tree

Description

Cabbage tree (Cordyline australis)—a true Kiwi icon and an absolute legend in the world of ecological restoration. Tough, versatile, and unmistakably different, this tree is a must-have for bringing life back to the land. Although often seen in swamps, you may have noticed old cabbage trees on hillsides - naturally resilient anywhere!

Tough as They Come: Cabbage trees handle wet soils, drought, wind, and frost. Perfect for swamps, riverbanks, and tough sites. With a long tap root and being an aggressive grower they're a natural stabiliser of land.
Instant Character: Its tall trunk and spiky leaves add structure and a distinct native vibe to any project.
Wildlife Haven: Birds flock to its flowers and berries, while insects thrive in its nooks and crannies.

How to Use It

• Plant it anywhere from wet lowlands to drier hillsides—it thrives almost anywhere.
• Mix it with flax in a wetland, or spread across your project, its an important for biodiversity.
• Because it's leaves need sunshine it will require some maintenance in it's first season

With its destinct look and hard-working nature, the cabbage tree is a restoration superstar that brings resilience and beauty to any project. 

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