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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Cordyline kaspar
Height: 5m;  Spread: 3m
3 Kings Cabbage Tree (Tree)
Now combined with the Norfolk Is. Cordyline obtecta. Broad green foliage. Short 1m trunk can sprout from the base. Round branching head is most handsome.
» For a landscaping perspective on Cordyline species, see this article by O2 Landscapes ...
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Cordyline Kasper 3 Kings Cabbage Tree Flower Nov. 08 Whakatane
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