tī kōuka

Cordyline australis | cabbage tree, tī, tī kōuka

An iconic New Zealand evergreen with a striking presence. Its long, sword-like leaves form a distinctive rosette, adding a bold architectural element to any landscape. This resilient and adaptable tree thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. Attractive in groups or as a standalone specimen, it features multiple trunks topped with tufts of green foliage and sweetly scented flowers that bloom in early to mid-summer, followed by fruit in mid-summer to early autumn. It attracts pollinators and birds and thrives in most regions of New Zealand.