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Cordyline australis

  • hakasustainability
  • Jan 1, 2020
  • 1 min read

Māori name: Tī

Common name: Tī kōuka, cabbage tree, palm lily

Botanical name (authority): Cordyline australis (G.Forst.) Endl.


Tī kōuka (Cordyline australis) is a tall, slender tree with a stout trunk, long sword-shaped leaves, and clusters of fragrant white flowers.


This tree grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils; tolerant of wind and coastal exposure.


Growth rate

Moderate to fast

Height at maturity

5–20 m

Propagation and planting tips

Propagate from seed or stem cuttings; provide shelter for young plants.

Ecological values

Provides nectar for birds, especially tūī and bellbirds; offers habitat for insects and small birds.

Conservation status

Not threatened (NZPCN)

Benefit for on-farm planting situations

Excellent for shelter, erosion control, and biodiversity enhancement.

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