{"product_id":"cordyline-australis-kaspar","title":"Cordyline australis 'Kaspar'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaspar Cabbage Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCordyline australis 'Kaspar'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand (cultivar)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen architectural tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaspar is a bold, green-leafed form of the New Zealand Cabbage Tree, prized for its dramatic upright silhouette and fountain of long, arching green strap leaves. It develops a stout trunk with age, making it a striking long-term feature in South Australian gardens. Exceptionally tough and versatile, it thrives in coastal, urban, and dry inland conditions alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0-3.0 m H x 1.0 m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; 20–35 cm per year; single-stemmed when young, branching after flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, arching, sword-like green strap leaves to 90 cm; fresh green with a slight gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy-white, sweetly fragrant panicles to 1 m long; late spring to summer; lightly fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-round architectural form; summer flower plumes attract bees and birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies and honeyeaters; berries eaten by birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established; coastal-tolerant (salt wind); frost hardy to −5°C; wind-tolerant; heat-tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specimen: 2–3 m apart; avenue\/row planting: 1.5–2 m apart for a bold linear statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic to dogs and cats — saponins in leaves and berries can cause vomiting, lethargy and loss of appetite if ingested. Keep pets away from fallen leaves and berries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; best form and density in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soils preferred; tolerates sandy, loam and clay soils once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: water 2–3 times per week for the first 8–12 weeks. Established: very low — once every 2–3 weeks in summer; rainfall sufficient in winter in most SA regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove dead lower leaves as they brown; prune spent flower stalks if desired. Very low maintenance overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–100+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Adelaide metro, coastal SA, Barossa, McLaren Vale and Murray regions; handles Hills frosts well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to slightly acid (pH 5.5–7.5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant as a bold specimen in a lawn or courtyard to create an instant New Zealand\/coastal garden feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in avenue plantings along driveways or pathways for dramatic vertical rhythm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for dry, windy coastal gardens where few plants perform reliably — pairs well with Agapanthus, ornamental grasses and Agave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a plant that works hard, looks spectacular and asks for almost nothing in return, Kaspar delivers. Its bold green fountain of leaves brings a sculptural, resort-like quality to any garden — and once it settles in, it will outlast almost everything else you plant around it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"5L Pot","offer_id":49146474627324,"sku":"CORD-AUST-KASP-5LPOT","price":27.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/cordyline-australias-kaspar-burgundy-cabbage-tree-5L-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1781327545","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/cordyline-australis-kaspar","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}