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Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler' (Cabbage tree 'Torbay Dazzler')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 4m
max. spread
Ultimate height 10m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler'

Other names: Cabbage tree 'Torbay Dazzler'


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Genus: Cordyline

Variety or cultivar: 'Torbay Dazzler' _ 'Torbay Dazzler' is an evergreen, palm-like tree with green, cream striped, sword-like leaves.

Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler' is: Evergreen

Flower: White, Cream in Summer

Foliage: Green, Cream in All seasons

Habit: Single stemmed palm, cycad or tree

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan palm)

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Specific pests: Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects

Diseases: Generally disease-free.

General care

Pruning: Not usually pruned.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Seed, Suckers. REGISTER to read more...


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Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler' (Cabbage tree 'Torbay Dazzler') will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, Coastal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Sub-Tropical, Containers, Roof terrace

Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or light shade, in a sheltered position.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3) Match unknown

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Question from debbie

I kept my Cordyline Torbay Dazzler in the greeenhouse over the winter period but it has developed brown spots on the leaves and some of the leaves have lost their colour and turned brown. Do you have any advice on reviving the plant back its former glory?

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  • Posted: Sat. 5th March 2011 12:02
  • Last reply: Tue. 8th March 2011 18:36

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