Botanical Name
Cordyline congesta
Common Name
Broad-leaved Palm Lily
Description
Broad-leaved Palm Lily is a striking native tree renowned for its architectural palm-like form and spectacular white flower displays that creates dramatic focal points in Australian gardens. This distinctive species develops a thick trunk topped with a crown of broad, sword-like leaves that create impressive tropical-style architecture, while producing large panicles of fragrant white flowers followed by blue-black berries. The broad, strap-like leaves provide attractive evergreen foliage that maintains year-round structural interest. Hardy and adaptable once established, it thrives in well-drained to moist soils and full sun to partial shade positions with moderate water requirements. Perfect for feature plantings, tropical-style gardens, and areas where architectural native plants with spectacular flowering create memorable landscape statements.
Plant Category
Trees
Size (H x W)
Height: 3-8 meters, Spread: 2-4 meters
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.
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