tī ngahere

Cordyline banksii | tī ngahere, cabbage tree, tī rakau

The forest cabage tree features multiple stems reaching up to 3 meters with long, arching green leaves. produces fragrant white flowers in late spring, followed by bird-attracting purple berries.  It adapts well to various light conditions, from partial to full shade or sun, but requires well-drained soil and dislikes prolonged wetness.  This versatile plant is ideal as a specimen or for clustered plantings in mixed or native gardens, blending seamlessly with diverse landscapes.