Cabbage Tree
Cordyline australis
Monrovia® varieties
Varieties We Carry
Burgundy SpireCordyline australisSpikesCordyline australisRed SensationCordyline australis
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$6.95
#2MonroviaFrom$59.95
3 galFrom$14.95
#5MonroviaFrom$94.95
Seed PackFrom$3.69
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightFull Sun, Part Shade
WaterLow to Moderate
Mature size10-20 feet × 4-8 feet
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
Light
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
Water regularly until established, then it becomes very drought tolerant. Let the soil dry between waterings and avoid soggy ground.
Soil & Fertilizer
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.