Cordyline congesta is a tall, evergreen shrub or small tree with broad, sword-like leaves and fragrant white flower panicles in spring and summer, followed by blue-black berries. Native to eastern Australia, it is hardy and adaptable, thriving in well-drained soils with full sun to part shade, ideal for feature plantings and tropical-style gardens.
Cordyline congesta naturally occurs in eastern Australia from Queensland to New South Wales, thriving in well-drained to moist soils with good drainage and full sun to partial shade exposure in subtropical to temperate climates.