Cordyline australis Can Can

Cordyline australis 'Can Can' is a frost-resistant, evergreen shrub with an upright, clumping growth habit. This decorative, subtropical beauty is low-growing and develops multiple growth points. Its most striking feature is the dense clusters with a unique leaf color that changes over time. The sword-like leaves start with a bright pink to red color and gradually change to green and cream. The leaves are narrow and arching, with a tough, leathery texture. Cordyline australis is native to the subtropical parts of New Zealand, where it grows in coastal areas, along forest edges in high mountain forests, and along riverbanks and marshes. It tolerates dry and cold conditions well. It is a great architectural shrub for patio containers and gardens. Cordyline australis is also known as the Cabbage Palm or Good Luck Plant. Other internationally used names for Cordyline australis include: Cabbage Palm; Cabbage Tree; Giant Dracaena; Giant Dracena; Grass Palm; New Zealand Cabbage Tree; Koolboom; Koolplant; Palm Lily; tī kōuka. Evanthia has Cordyline australis 'Can Can' starting material available year-round as young plants from tissue culture. Ask our team for the Cordyline cultivation guide for commercial production. View all Cordyline varieties, trunk-forming or low-growing, in the Evanthia range.