Forest cabbage tree

Forest cabbage tree (Cordyline banksii)

Forest cabbage tree, also known as Forest Cabbage Tree, Ti Ngahere

The forest cabbage tree thrives in various environments, especially in wet areas such as swamps. Historically, its trunk was valued by European settlers for its strong fire-resistant properties, making it an ideal material for constructing chimneys.

Key Facts About Forest cabbage tree

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Attributes of Forest cabbage tree

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
1.2 m to 2.5 m
Spread
90 cm to 1.2 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
7 mm to 1 cm
Flower Color
White

Scientific Classification of Forest cabbage tree

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Asparagales
Family
Asparagus
Genus
Cordylines
Species
Forest cabbage tree