Cordyline banksii is shorter growing than the common cabbage tree Cordyline australis.
This cabbage tree produces several stems near the ground.

The leaves are long and droopy and panicles of fragrant white flowers appear in late Spring followed by purple berries.

• H 3m
• Semi-shade and shade
• Not tolerant of wet conditions

Plants supplied are ecosourced from the Waitakere Ecological District