Evergreen slow growing branched palm-like tree with fleshy rhizome (8-12m x 5m) from New Zealand. Rosettes of long strap-shaped leaves at the end of each stem. Mostly unbranched when young. Large open panicles of small fragrant white flowers in autumn. Useful feature for its unusual form. Variable coloured leaf forms available. Drought tolerant.
- Type
- Exotic
- Maintenance
- Low
- Water use
- Minimal
- Tolerances
- Frost, Drought
- Shade levels
- Full sun
- Colours
- Green