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Cordyline australis (G. Forst.) Endl. Cabbage tree · Ornamentals · bred by Thirkettle Nurseries

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The cultivar is a hybrid between Cordyline obtecta and Cordyline australis, combining dense leaf texture and high adaptability to various conditions. The plant is evergreen, with unusually broad and short sword-shaped leaves that become denser as it grows.

The height of a ten-year-old plant reaches about 3 meters, though when grown in containers, the size is usually 1.5–2 meters. During the flowering period, the cultivar forms inflorescences of small white or lilac flowers with a distinct honey aroma.

The plant is resistant to wind and sea spray, exhibits moderate drought tolerance, and withstands temperature drops down to -5...-6 °C. The cultivar is sought after in landscape design as an accent plant for creating a tropical effect and for use in mixed plantings or as a specimen plant.

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Countries of admission

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Thirkettle Nurseries 1 Developed the variety
Applicant
Thirkettle Nurseries 1 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Thirkettle Nurseries 1 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

New Zealand № TRM118
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  1. Application filed 20 July 2015
  2. Registered 29 April 2019
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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