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Cordyline terminalis 'Nigra'


Cordyline terminalis 'Nigra'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
A cabbage tree from the Pacific Islands. This plant forms a clump of many trunks, each topped with broad lush almost black foliage. As it matures it has bold heads of purple-white flowers followed by small berries. It needs protection from frost, grows in many soil conditions but prefers not to dry out. Protection from wind and hot sun will allow this plant to reach it's full potential.

 
Genus
Cordyline
Species   terminalis
Cultivar   'Nigra'

Common name
Palm lily

Family name
Agavaceae
Place of origin
Australia


DETAILS
Height
3 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen

Soil Type
Grows in most soil types

Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture / Tolerates dry soils

Exposure
Prefers a semi-shaded site / Will tolerate light frost only

Nourishment / Sanctuary / Structure / Texture

Shrubs

Category
Large, over 3 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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