Cordyline Australis ‘Red Chocolate’ (Red Chocolate Cabbage Tree)
Cordyline Australis ‘Red Chocolate’ (Red Chocolate Cabbage Tree)
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Cordyline Australis ‘Red Chocolate’ (Red Chocolate Cabbage Tree) is a bold architectural plant known for its deep burgundy to chocolate-coloured sword-like foliage. Its upright, palm-like structure adds strong vertical interest and modern form to gardens, making it a popular choice for feature planting, driveways, and contemporary landscapes. The rich foliage colour provides year-round impact.
This hardy plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a variety of soil conditions. It is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance, making it ideal for low-care landscapes. Its striking form and colour make it perfect as a focal point or mass planting for dramatic effect.

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Mature height
2–4 m
Mature width
1–2 m
Spacing
1–2 m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Deep burgundy, chocolate, dark red foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Summer (small white fragrant flower panicles on mature plants)
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance
Low (remove dead lower leaves as needed)
Root System
Fibrous, clumping root system