A palm-like upright plant that has panicles of flowers followed by masses of red fruit. Grows well in shaded areas and tolerates well-drained to clayey soils. A very local species to the 1770 region.
Native plant guide: Australian Native
1770 palm lily
Cordyline manners-suttoniae
1770 Palm Lily, Credit: Gemma Bauld
1770 Palm Lily, Credit Gemma Bauld
Plant Description:
Special features: Upright narrow plant with long leaves, white to lilac flowers and red fruit
Pot plant suitable: Indoor
Fauna attractant: Bee, bird, butterfly
More information: https://apps.lucidcentral.org/rainforest/text/entities/cordyline_mannerssuttoniae.htm
Flower-Fruit colour: Purple flower, Red fruit
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: Drought tolerant
Height: 2m
Native-exotic: Native
Sun-shade condition: Full shade, Part shade
Water requirement: Low, Medium
Width: 2 m