Cabbage Tree
Cordyline australis
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Aug 4, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Cabbage Tree
Cabbage Tree (Cordyline australis) is a hardy, architectural evergreen from New Zealand, growing a single or branching trunk topped with fountains of sword-shaped leaves and reaching 10 to 20 feet. Tougher, more sun-tolerant, and far more cold-hardy than the tropical Ti Plant, it makes a bold structural accent for Northeast Florida landscapes. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
Plant in full sun for the strongest form and color; it also tolerates light shade. Unlike the tender Ti Plant, Cabbage Tree handles direct Florida sun well.
Water regularly until established, then it becomes very drought tolerant. Let the soil dry between waterings and avoid soggy ground.
Adapts to most well-drained soils, including sandy coastal sites. A light feeding in spring is plenty.
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Common questions
Is Cabbage Tree a good plant for St. Augustine?
Cabbage Tree is a plant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 10-20 feet × 4-8 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed June 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.