Cabbage Tree

This palm-like tree has arching, lance shaped, light green leaves, retained throughout the year. An ideal specimen plant for a sunny, protected border or patio, in frost-prone areas it's best grown inside a warm greenhouse or conservatory. Perfect for the exotic garden, it is also faster growing than the coloured foliage varieties.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fastFlowering period: July to AugustFlower colour: white (on mature trees)Other features: mature trees produce white or blue-tinted berriesHardiness: half hardy Garden care: In spring when new growth appears and all danger of hard frosts has passed cut back frost-damaged branches to just above the newly formed shoots
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