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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 indivisa
Height: 5m;  Spread: 2m
Toi, Mt Cabbage Tree (Tree)
Strikingly handsome broad leaves of a grey, purple-green colour. Difficult to grow but worth the effort.
» For a landscaping perspective on Cordyline species, see this article by O2 Landscapes ...
Photo gallery:
Cordyline indivisa in Cornwall,UK
in erua forest
close-up of leaves showing orange midrib - Mt Climie, Upper Hutt
Photo taken at Lake Waikaremoana, near Panekire Hut, Jan 2013.
Photo taken at Lake Waikaremoana, near Panekire Hut, Jan 2013.
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